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Odgu, who was leading them, took the route that took them to the completely other side of the town. The men-at-arms who were guarding the eastern gates opening the way for the pair of Peasants to march into the castletown that was Aquitaine.
Walking the streets of Aquitaine was both a grave and a grand experience. Lucian could never fully comprehend just how many people were walking about the place. At the same time, one should always look at their feet to make sure nothing unsavory was disturbed by their feet.
The streets were winding and nearly nonsensical as they traveled about them. Lucian knew his way only partly. If someone accidently led him or his sister down one of the many winding alleys he was sure neither of them were going to escape easily. Such was a warning even one of the Fathers gave him, the man saying that he was lost within the town for two days before escaping with barely a stomach or throat.
The one luxury that the two peasants had was that their path was always infront of them and stood high in the sky above them.
Eventually the streets began to be emptied out as shining white walls stood out above their heads. Just as the two of them approached the walls one of the men-at-arms who were standing guard departed from his post to approach.
“Who approached Castle Aquitaine?”
The two peasants quickly bowed their heads at the sudden demands. Lucian then spoke their piece, “We are Lucian and Odgu of Verac sir! We have come to deliver the week’s fruit to the Monastery.”
“Raise your heads so that I can see your faces.” Ordered the soldier whose voice was reinforced with the authority of both the Duke but all who lived within the fortress.
They did as asked and the man studied their faces for a moment. He focused extremely hard upon Odgu, with only a passing glance at Lucian. For what he was examining her for Lucian could only guess. All he knew was these guards always took such hard looks at his kinsmen and not himself. Some would be allowed in, others will not at what seemed to be the whim of the official.
“Go in.” He declared.
“Thank you.” Lucian said as he grabbed the reigns of the donkey and began walking onto the castle grounds.
