Jaered tilted his head back, "Don't worry, she'll be punished." He told his fiance' as the boring details of the trial proceeded, when it came to the announcing of the punishment Jaered was all ears.<br/><br/>"Considering evidence and law," The judge started reading off of the log, "You are required to have a hand removed as punishment for your crimes." He had almost dismissed her to have her punishment carried out until he caught sight of the prince risen from his seat.<br/><br/>"If I may, I present documents submitted by the prime minister for a change in the law." He said making a brisk walk to the judges seat and holding the papers to be read, "The law now reads the offended has choice of punishment not to exceed the damage of the crime whether completed or halted." He gave a pause to let the court mull it over.<br/><br/>"What punishment do you choose young sir?" The judge asked after he finished reading the papers.<br/><br/>"Ten years servitude to myself..." He seemed to consider his next words for disposal but thought better of it as he finished, "And princess Silina, with any attempt to escape punishable by death."<br/><br/>"So be it." The judge said before pounding his gavel.