He let her finish, before allowing himself a low chuckle of amusement. "Your father gave me carte-blanche for getting you to the destination. If that means I have to tie you over the rump of the horse like a war bride, so be it. I was being generous, giving you extra time to get ready rather than turning you into a lizard or frog and stuffing you in a bag for the ride there. But if you would like, we can try that instead. Most fae would have done that when I came by the first time. I am being relatively generous and easy going in comparison. But please, keep trying to annoy me, you might succeed.<br/><br/>But back to your question, as to why I dare, it is because your father was ordered by the Summer Court to end this little war, and they sent me, the Summer Knight, to make sure it does end. My authority comes from a being that can and will turn everyone here into a tree and then make you start rotting from the inside because one of you let your shadow touch her, or some equally minor insult. Believe me, it could be MUCH worse."<br/><br/>He glanced at the maid, and then back to her. "You have ten minutes to dress and make yourself presentable, before I come back in here and escort you to the stables. If you are not ready, then I will drag you. If required, I will tie you to your horse and let you ride that way all the way to the other holding. It is up to you how easy or hard this is going to be, child."<br/><br/>He turned and left as he finished talking, not even bothering to be polite any more, at least for the moment. He sighed as he stepped out of the room, and leaned against the wall by the door, before sending a message to Sapphire, asking if she would mind him contacting her to try and stay sane at likely random points during the next few days.