There's two doors and two windows. Ifen we could block the doors closed an' force 'em to come out the windows, we could git 'em as they came out." Tha...t's a good idee. Both doors open inward, soz we could tie the doorknob to a wood bar 'cross the door, then they couldn't open the doors an' would have to use the windows. Each of us kin cover a window with our shotguns an' they wouldn't stand a chance. We could force 'em out by threatenin' to burn the place down around their ears." Let's git. Jests and banter flowed between the teens, which got on my nerves.I ended up issuing orders and edicts just to get the teens away from my campfire. Our horsemen ended up scouting the far ridge and capturing some wagons and supply mules hidden in a wooded area. The mules had chests of loot, gold goblets, silver serving sets, jewels, and gold coins worth a fortune. I suspected the loot was the captured Count's share of bounty from the two port towns. The rangers didn't bring the mule train to. I ran the list of guys who had been at the party through my head and couldn't come up with anyone who I thought could do such a thing. Finally I gave up trying to figure it out and went to bed. The next morning Rita woke up with a hell of a hangover and over morning coffee I asked her if she'd had a good time at the party. "I don't even remember you making love to me, but from the way my twat fells this morning we must have had a good time." If you only knew I thought, but then I quickly. . No, I won't?" I replied, hoping it was the answer he wanted to hear. He snickered, saying, "Really. I doubt you'd actually say that. But, nonetheless, you have to do this, otherwise it's-" He made a hand gesture, pointing over his shoulder with a thumb, as if to say, You're out! I nodded, understanding what he meant. And then he kissed me. I have to say, it was probably the most wonderful kiss I've ever had, even though it was the supposed-to-be-scary principal that I shared it with. Mr..