"Milady..." The second rider had to struggle to finally get the commander's attention. "Milady!"
"Now is not the time for idle chatter, Sena; at this moment we must rid the capital of the rot and filth that dared appear on its doorstep!"
"Please, just listen to me, Your Highness!" The girl was almost in tears as she tried to get through to the commander.
"Fine, speak. But make it quick."
"Milady..." The rider used the short pause to regain her composure. "Listen to this gentleman," she said, referring to Rogdan. "I don't think these are the ones we are looking for. Look—none of them match the description; moreover, they wouldn't be strolling through the city in broad daylight!"
"Hmm..." The commander looked closely once more at the crowd standing before her. "True enough." She gracefully waved her majestic-looking red spear again. "Travelers, I ask your forgiveness, for my words to you were unjust. You may continue on your way." Then she glanced first at Valdemar and then at her subordinates. "But this one, what was it, Karamar Valfa..."
"Valdemar Karafa," Sena corrected her.
"Yes, him. He'll have to be thrown into the Dungeon. That is all."