He will help us if I can bring him here in time.

If father has left the castle, I'll take the letter to my parlor and fetch Sir Karl.
He is a brave, strong old man and his hand will not tremble." Yolanda left the room and soon returned.
"Father has gone to the marshes," she whispered excitedly.

"We have ample time if I can find Sir Karl." She took the missive, the ink, and the quill to her parlor in Darius Tower, and hurried to Castleman's house.

How she got there I will soon tell you.
She found Twonette sewing, and hastily explained her wishes.
"Run, Twonette, to The Mitre, and fetch me Sir Karl.

I don't want Sir Max to know that I am sending.