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She had thought it safe just to nip out back and gather herbs. At the point an arm grabbed her she decides she was wrong. She struggles violently, landing a kick in the man's privates before stumbling back towards the garden wall. A second man comes towards her, grinning toothlessly.

"Come now dear, we don't have all day. Father Jupe just wants to look after you." The grin fades as Shufti points the crossbow at his head.

"Back. Off... Slowly." She says. The man draws his sword.

"Don't be silly kid. You've got one shot and there are two of us." he comes closer. "Now put that down before I cut you open to see what a whore's child looks like."

"I am not a whore. B-back off or I'll shoot."

"Enough of this rubbish!" the man shoves her against the wall as it opens into a door.