"I see that we have a lot to talk about," said Herbert. "It might be best if we traveled toward the Council Village while we talk."
"I didn't think that becoming a princess would mean so much riding," sighed Rapunzel.
"Princess?" asked Herbert, and then he looked at Jordon. "I haven't had a chance to say how good it is to see you without feathers, mostly."
They walked along the causeway to where the barrier was being further dismantled.
"Perhaps you could stay and offer any assistance that is needed for our guests to make their way home," Herbert said to Orthin. He walked to the back where a couple of swans waited. "My compliments. And could you carry word to Duke Hans in the east and King Charmant's troops in the west, then to Alexandra?" The swans bowed then took off, each flying in
