Marianna's walk was desterbed by an assassin. The civilians either ran, or watched the fight between her bodyguard, and the assassin from a safe distance. The battle lasted for several minutes, ending when Zianro ran the would be assassin through with his sword. He was so proud Marianna didn't want to spoil his achievement, but he should know that she hired the assassin herself.<br/><br/>Marianna finally spoke. "Dear Zianro I hired the assassin myself. I had to test your ability see it for myself. Do you honestly believe that the Beracian's would be able to send a assassin so quickly. It take at least two days to make it from the Zankor, Beracia border. The servant's are really Imperial Guards dressed as Servants, a fail-safe in case you were killed. I'm impressed you've done well. Come along now there is still a ways too the castle."