Wolf

There is a little crossing with three pathways branching off of it, the dark corridors illuminated only by torches. He explains that the dungeons are to the right, the private library is straight on ahead and the 'prized possession' room would be left. There is an unlit torch lying against the wall.

He takes it, lights it, and then leads me down the left pathway.

It is a little unnerving being down in the base level of the castle, where I'd never dared venture before. It is dark, cobwebs lining the ceilings and pesky rats crawling through holes in the stone walls. I wonder if Prince Edmund has any prisoners

staying in the dungeons right now, and if the person who guards the dungeon room whips and tortures their prisoners...

When I look back, I can see no sign of Prince Edmund in the Dark hallway. I can see only the shadows of a torch. I pick up my skirts and rush after him; I would hate to be lost down here

with the rats and the spiders. When I finally do catch up to him, I wrap my ar