<span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: comic sans ms;"> A true grin broke across Ashley’s face at Ivy’s suggestion. Leaning forward in the carriage, she clasped the left hand of each dear friend to her bosom and with dancing eyes and a smile in her voice, she exclaimed. "I adore hedge mazes!" Ashley’s voice dropped and she closed her eyes on a half sigh, I used to play in the one on Grandmama’s estate every summer holiday. Do you know Ivy, is there anything secret and exciting in the middle? Not that it matters," she laughed. "Oh! How exciting!" Ashley opened her eyes and shifted her gaze between her two friends A huge smile played across her lips and her eyes lavender eyes sparkled.<br/>When suddenly Marcus’s voice broke their little planning. Ashley could feel the blood drain from her face when she heard them call for muskets in that tone of voice. Whatever was happening, it couldn’t be good. Leaning her head down, she motioned to Imogene to avoid the window opening. </span>