In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale Page #2

so that we might work together.

And I'm keeping my end.

I'm sure recent events demonstrate

how very busy I've been.

Yes, indeed. You have managed

to stir things up a bit.

Stir things up?

Tell me, Duke.

What do you know of a man

they call Farmer?

People of Stonebridge.

The armies of Ehb

sympathize with you.

This great tragedy will be avenged.

Where were the king's army

when the Krug came killing?

Peasant, do not forget

to whom you speak.

In your world,

don't you bow before your king?

In my world, the king's army's

expected to protect the kingdom.

Not just the castle.

What of those taken by the Krug?

- Krug taking prisoners?

- Silence!

If these Krug have taken prisoners...

it is not yet clear

what their purpose might be.

The king's army will require

every man capable of combat.

- Who is with us?

- What will happen?

The king has his armies and his walls.

Those taken by the Krug only have us.

- You dare defy your king's wishes?

- I'm with you, Farmer.

- Guards!

- Let them go.

That is not the way of Ehb.

- You took a risk turning your back on the king.

- No more risk than you.

- I have no choice. She's my wife.

- She's my sister.

All right, let's get to it.

Stay here. Go with the armies to Ehb.

You wanted the life

of a soldier, didn't you?

Nah. I didn't like the uniforms.

- Do you have a horse?

- A mare.

She's old, but still strong.

Old... but still strong.

You're in my way.

We have met before, have we not?

Tell me something nice.

Tell me how you love me.

you know.

- I'm Merick, the king's magus.

- I've heard of you.

Children's stories about magic.

Your king needs you.

Yeah, well, my son needed me.

I failed him.

Now my wife needs me, if she lives.

Does it occur to you, Farmer...

that there may be events

of greater importance...

than the loves and losses

of our particular lives?

No. Doesn't occur to me.

Try to stay alive, Farmer.

Your king needs you.

Far more than he understands.

How did you know about this bridge?

As a child I roamed around these parts.

It's how I spent my days.

- If we wind through the gorge we'll lose a day.

- What are you thinking?

We can cross it.

Let's take the gear off the horses.

What, do you mean

we're leaving 'em,just like that?

Are you afraid we're gonna

hurt their feelings?

- Go home! Hah!

- Hah!

- Hah!

- Get out of here.

Let's do it.

- All right, I'll go.

- You're a brave old guy.

I just don't want you weakening the rope

before I've had my turn.

- Come on!

- All right, let's go. Come on.

You were more concerned

about your horse.

My horse I like.

It's you I'm not so sure about.

Well, wait till you get to know me better.

That saved us a lot of time.

Oh!

- your majesty.

- Get on your feet, soldier.

How many men on guard here?

I am on guard, my king.

Hmm. You are on guard?

Duke Fallow,you're very, very naughty.

You make my bosoms tickle.

I'm gonna tell your mommy.

Where are you going?

my nephew amuses himself on the king's throne.

Do you feel it suits you?

you play while your king

and his legions...

are off on a military campaign...

and your only job...

is the safety of this castle-

which is guarded by... no one!

Your Majesty...

was off investigating

outlandish claims. Aah.!

- Get him out of my sight.

- No!

Go on, before I make you.

Unhand me. You are not fit to kiss my gown.

And you-You are not fit

to tarnish your uncle's crown.

Ah, ah, ah, ah.

Unless the king specifically orders it...

you cannot touch me.

Imperial law...

is a toy...

I shall never tire of.

- Things are progressing according to plan.

- I cannot wait any longer!

I cannot stand the suffering rule

of that senile goat.

Make it happen.

You wish to accelerate things? Fine!

We shall accelerate.

Good.

Gallian.

Must you always appear

suddenly from nowhere?

I don't.

I appear so suddenly from somewhere.

You assume too much

entering my chambers unbidden.

I'm not welcome to the hospitality

you've offered in the past?

You're not welcome

to come and go as you please...

and then vanish without a word.

I'm not your harlot.

How could you think such a thing?

you know very well

why I must appear so quietly.

I can't very well be pounding

on milady's door, now, can I?

How do you come and go as you please...

when you're considered by my father

to be an enemy of the king?

I have friends. I wield influence.

Why does my father despise you so?

He's not known for his hasty opinions.

Questions! I did not come here

to be interrogated.

your father hates me

because I will not bow and scrape...

before the almighty king and his magus.

Because I will take from him what I please-

Even his daughter's virtue.

Begone from my chambers.

Begone from my life.

Are you banishing me as well?

And after all the work we've done.

Haven't I helped you

discover your power, your vision?

- You've introduced me to parlor tricks and nightmares.

- Be still.

Help! Please. Please.

My liege.

Again allow me to offer

my deepest apologies...

for mistaking your orders.

A mistake?

- Is that what it was?

- Yes.

Hmm.

May I sit, Your Majesty?

Boy!

I know- Go.

I know I have failed your trust

on several occasions...

and perhaps I may be

a disappointment to you...

and the entire kingdom,

but I will change.

I will shed this youthful folly

in this time of great battle...

and I will prove myself a worthy heir.

Eat.

You show a knack, my nephew...

for well-timed diplomacy.

I guess that's something.

May I offer a toast?

Possibly.

Drinking wine in the morning

is not a good way...

to show... reform.

Indeed.

Yes, indeed.

Long live the king.

Yes.

The Krug last attacked Stonebridge, in the south.

yes, and this harsh terrain...

will drive them north,

around the marsh.

Then we should attack.

That is, if the Krug behave

the way they're supposed to behave.

I don't like this, Farmer.

Nobody goes into Sedgwick Forest.

The forest passes between the mountains.

We'll come out at Slate Pass

as the Krugs arrive.

There's more than brush

and trees in Sedgwick Forest.

You don't just cut through it

when you please.

you don't wanna

be stuck here at night.

- We'll light torches.

- Torches attract eyes.

- Let 'em look.

- Farmer!

You know what people say.

There are... things in Sedgwick Forest.

People say God watches over the innocent.

People say a lot of things

that won't help us now, Norick.

Come on. We've got a lot

of ground to cover.

I don't see any path.

- There is no path.

- So how do we know where we're going?

Wait.

Whoa!

Oh!

You were right, Norick.

Is this part of the plan, Farmer?

- Let us down.

- When I'm ready.

Get out of our forest.

you have no business here.

We hate your weapons

and your killing.

- We're passing through, that's all.

- Then pass through...

and never come back.

We're, uh-We're lost.

men- Not only useless,

but helpless as well.

Your Majesty.

I beg of you news of my father.

- Your father has gone on an errand for his king.

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