The guards looked at each other then at Franklin. "Take him away." the taller one said sternly. The short guard approached Franklin and took out a pair of chain handcuffs to be placed on the man. Franklin knew better than to run, but it was obvious he was panicking. "Her mother is dead! Her father doesn't even want her! I'm pretty much her guardian! I can sell her if I please!" he muttered. 

"Silence!" the guard said as he chained him up. 

The other guard put a hand on his sword in case things got a little out of control. He gave Shana a look over as he moved towards her. When he was about halfway between Franklin and her he said, "I'm sorry you had to be a part of this mess. I won't force you, but if you are looking for work, then you can come with me and work in the castle. They won't pay you much at first, but it is a steady and secure job. I will also make sure that you get compensation from your work here on the farm. We are in desperate need of help around there." He really hoped the girl would take his offer. In the Melrose Kingdom it was hard to find beautiful young women who were able to work. He knew the king had standards when it came to looks for his workers.

Franklin growled and shot Shana a very dirty look as if all this was her fault.