Josephine could not hear the screams of Raoul from within the thick walls of the castle, but she knew there would be no tenderness awaiting him. She only hoped that he was not too badly hurt. The thought crossed her mind to return home with her bucket of water before Madam William came looking for her, then thought better of it. Leave Raoul to be tormented through the night? He could be dead come morning, and she would have done nothing to save him. She had to think up something quick. Her ears picked up movement nearby, and she turned her head just in time to see a dark shadow swing at her with the dull end of his sword. The blow was barely ducked away from, but her arm was caught and she was pulled back. "Men, down here! It seems a snow-haired maiden has heard of her lover's plight and come to his rescue." 'They know who I am. The guards upon the wall looked down and grinned. "Let her struggle, do not knock her out. His highness will have quite a bit to say to her." Josephine fought and kicked, but her strength was nothing in comparison to her captor's. She was dragged into the castle, after being bound with her arms behind her, slightly beaten from trying to escape. Her mouth was gagged with a handkerchief as punishment after biting one of the guards. As she was brought into the throne room, she was forced to her knees Her bound arm yanked painfully behind her so that let out a muffled whine of pain. "I do believe the little princess was hiding around. She heard of the prince's capture and had been hidden nearby." Josephine had the will to glare at the king, but her eyes softened with tears as she saw Raoul, covered in whip marks and cuts and bruises from beatings he had already weathered.