That night, Mrs. Gremblin was annoyed by a tall, burly guard who kept insisting on entering the dormitory.
"You know royal guards aren't allowed here!" Gremblin snapped angrily.
"I am a royal guard. I won't cause you any trouble. I'm just here to protect this place. Aren't you here alone? It's not safe for a woman," the guard said. He had to do whatever it took to get inside, following the prince's orders.
"You'll be fired if the captain finds out, and you'll regret it. I don't need protection!" Gremblin shot back. Her face flushed with anger. Who could stay calm when that man kept ringing the bell and disturbing her? She wasn't quick on her feet either, which only added to her frustration.
The guard just smiled. The captain had ordered him directly. But it would be a big problem if Gremblin really reported him, because the dormitory was supposed to be free of guards and palace rules as it had its own rules. The headmaster definitely wouldn't be happy to hear about it.
