My carriage hit some bumps and a few rocks as it was pulled by two quarter bred stallions.
I let myself drift into a soundless rest as the carriage continued to be pulled by the steeds. The guards were placed around the carriage specifically to keep me safe from any bandits or thieves or even assassins.

It wasn't til night time was when I was awoken from my soundless sleep that I knew something was off.

"Give us all the gold you got!" Called a scruffy voice outside of the carriage.

I move a bit inside of the carriage to get a better look to see what may be happening. Two to three guards stand at the ready with their swords out ready to attack when the thief attacked first. Before this long journey I was worried about this mishap possibly going to happen. Slowly getting to my feet, I carefully push open the door and I see that the person that the scruffy voice belonged to a boy just two or three years younger than I.  Climbing down from the carriage,I could hear some of the guards begging for me to return to the carriage, instead my attention was on the boy.

"Is it gold you ask for?" I spoke finally, once I stopped before him.

"Y-yes ma'am...." He was taken aback by either my beauty or the fact I just walked up to him.

"Work for me." I ask him. "And if you do... You will be paid to help those you are helping."

Everyone has a reason as to why they steal... Mostly family being sick or just to poor to obtain food.

"How...how can I work for you ma'am when my family can't walk for they far to hungry." He pleaded.

I turn my attention to Garrett. "Bring this boy some food for his family!" I return my attention back to him and smile. "Your family may live with us."

I, soon enough, ordered the guards to set up camp here for the night while the boy and Garrett went to help his family. I will show I am a good Lord with my people. They need to know I will help them neither the less.

Mazon soon joined me by a fire.

"Are you sure that was a good idea m'lady?" He questioned.

"Aye, I felt it was a good idea what with them needing help. If I can to become a good Lord/Lady I must show to my people that I can help them even if they have to fight or steal for their food. Mazon everyone starts somewhere right?" I turn my attention to the male next to me.

"Well yes my lady..." Mazon says.

"Whether it be by you having to steal to help your family survive or just being able to live in the village where they pay plenty and food is in great wealth." My attention is drawn back to the fire. "Everyone has a different story and a different choice to be survive is what we must do."

Soon Garrett and the young man return. I stand up and walk over to the two. A small smile was plastered onto my face. "How did things go?"

"My family was great full! And I informed them of the offer you gave us... they will accept your off my lady." The young male said.

"What your name son?" I asked softly and in a caring manner.

"Oscar Fields my lady." He responded.

"My name is Cassandra Blackwood." I returned a smile to him.

(Very sorry for the long awaited update I've been dealing with alot of irl personal stuff. So here it is hope you enjoy.)