It had been a long ride, but a good day.
There would be no fire tonight, just the moonlight.
The horses will graze in the darkness and we must rest.
Dawn will bring us a quiet approach to the villa.
Hopefully no sword will be drawn and no blood spilled.
Our mission here is just to deliver the letter, nothing more.
Debts must be paid and promises must be kept.
This is just the opening scene of an epic drama.
I fear that the last act will be written in crimson ink.
I can picture this in my mind. Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing.