Gabriel nods and says; "A private revelation to duke before possible public apology to knights sounds wise to me highness. Anyways Michael, let's return to others and continue our journey." Gabriel wonders is that big bird perhaps the target of the adventuress who had earlier prayed blessing from Iomedae before his journey. Either case rest of the journey the progressed to their destination. He saw the mixed duke's and symbols of Iomedae from the soldiers attending the walls, it filled himself with relief and pride. But also sadness.<br/><br/><em>Am I only worshipper of Iomedae in king's side? Very sad indeed.</em><br/><br/>The carriage moved towards duke's manor directly and Gabriel endured the stares, as no doubt the soldiers and commoners alike wondered what was all this about. However duke should had already heard or suspect what the carriage is about, more than one carriage moved to deliver bodies in similar carriages across the country carrying the deceased sons and daugthers from the attack on the castle. Not to mention king's declaration had got one day time to travel up here.<br/><br/>But Gabriel is ready to face explain himself to the duke Wolfwood if need be and bear the expression what he is going to do once he realizes what's going on. Either case if they are stopped by duke's men before reaching the courtyard of the mansion he declares; "I am coming in peace to meet with duke Wolfwood. I am delivering in his son and daugther to him by the name of the king and I request he greets us in the courtyard."