The guard nodded and exited the tower quickly so as not to be caught.  The next day came round and the guard visited again but this time much more solemn.  "My lady..." he whispered laying the food at her feet.  "There have been unforeseen complications...it seems I may not be able to get the word out that you are here.  The King is afraid of what will happen if the people find out you are here and is keeping all of his guard and servants inside the castle walls for the time being..he plans to hang you all before the people can find out you are alive and being held captive..."