Whispers of Escape

“A map? My lady? What do you need it for?” she inquired, startled at my request.

“I want to know the terrain. It seems like I will be here for a while so just to be familiar with the place,” came my response.

“You are not thinking of running away, my lady, are you?” she asked, watching my face to infer a response.

“Of course not. Where shall I run to?” I asked her playfully.

“I will see if I c