The Decoy

Rosalind whirled around, leveled her blade at the pursuers, and snarled, "Come any closer and die."

The maids froze in terror, not daring to advance another step. The more timid ones collapsed to the ground, quaking with fear.

Rosalind stepped outside and barked at Maude, "Bring the horse here."

Maude led the horse over, and in one fluid motion, Rosalind swung herself into the saddle, leaving ever