All at the table were looking at Alyx and expression were relaxed and happy. There was open and close to the kitchen door from the outside. A boy of 15 stood frozen, he was bundled in hooded cloak and tabard of Lyons, he breathed hard and his eyes were wide and hears perked, he found the words as he had not spoken in 10 monthts, "Cy! Cy is it ya.. my old cell Mate?  What in the gods...your here!  Alive...Is Matt.. Cy."<br/><br/>Lyons and Kate had no idea the boy could speak.. not even Ann could him to talk.<br/><br/>The Captain called to one of the lower officer and the far end of the table opposite the servants, "Take a plate of food and a large jug of cider to Sir. Walter. The squire here had found an acquaintance."<br/><br/>The young office took a last drink and stood up. Matt saw him and bows, "Sir, I can manage. I.." he was interruped as the largest man knew walked in and he was looking for Matt..Matt was shaking, his ear flat and his tail down. The man looked at his cowering square for second, then walks in saluting Lyons, "My Appolgies My Lord. I bring bad news. A band of orcs and trolls have crossed into the mountains. We got a few of them and they were a raiding party. It seem the rest are held up in the mountains. We have hired the Band I people as mercenaries and to kill them on sight."<br/><br/>Lyons frowns as all at the table looked worried, "Come in Sir Walter, you and your squire join us. Young squire please pull up a chair by Alyx...the one you call Cy." Kate made room and Ann quickly set him a plate as one of the servants that ate earlier set a plate for the Knight. Matt had not been at Lyons's table. He felt very out of place. He kept his head down and quickly sat next to his friend. "Ann fixed him a plate as Matt was not sure what to do..he shook all over ..it was not from the cold. He was used to the cold now..not used to finery. He forgot being cold and hungy.. "Cy...how did you get here?" He whispers  and Lyons shook is head, "Captain, double the sentry and get a posie.. I want the guard's doubled. "No one leaves the manor grounds...I am sorry Kate. Alyx, I know you can fight, can you ride a horse?"