1 00:00:00,099 --> 00:00:02,900 (suspenseful music plays) The Thieves Guild 2 00:00:04,400 --> 00:00:05,759 by Jake Kerr. 3 00:00:08,659 --> 00:00:10,499 Episode 19: 4 00:00:13,099 --> 00:00:14,999 Through the Front Door. 5 00:00:24,340 --> 00:00:29,159 The light from the hall blinded Allard, and he had to cover his eyes with the back of his 6 00:00:29,179 --> 00:00:29,639 hand. 7 00:00:30,279 --> 00:00:35,139 As he glanced out, he saw a small shadow rush him, but before he could even raise 8 00:00:35,159 --> 00:00:38,999 his hands in defense, the figure was on him, hugging him. 9 00:00:39,520 --> 00:00:40,960 Oh, Allard, are you okay? 10 00:00:41,639 --> 00:00:43,899 Maela, my dear. I'm so happy to see you. 11 00:00:44,700 --> 00:00:46,399 Allard's happiness turned to fear. 12 00:00:46,439 --> 00:00:50,819 Why are you leading this escape? You're supposed to be helping Raillen flee. 13 00:00:51,599 --> 00:00:54,280 Allard's heart fell. Oh no, Raillen. 14 00:00:54,959 --> 00:00:55,639 He's fine. 15 00:00:56,340 --> 00:00:59,079 Maela said, letting go of Allard and grabbing his hand. 16 00:00:59,079 --> 00:01:02,579 At least I think he's fine. We came to rescue you. 17 00:01:03,259 --> 00:01:05,099 Allard stumbled forward. 18 00:01:05,359 --> 00:01:06,059 Are you okay? 19 00:01:06,679 --> 00:01:09,819 Oh, I'm fine. An arrow wound in my shoulder and some bruises. 20 00:01:10,219 --> 00:01:12,559 I've felt worse after Founder's Day festivities. 21 00:01:12,999 --> 00:01:17,719 Allard laughed, but his deep voice quickly returned to a serious tone. 22 00:01:18,519 --> 00:01:21,279 What do you mean you came to rescue me? Why didn't you flee? 23 00:01:22,159 --> 00:01:26,679 A slight tinge of anger colored Allard's usually kind voice. 24 00:01:26,699 --> 00:01:31,639 It was the Guildmaster's idea. He said we should make it look like he and his friends freed 25 00:01:31,639 --> 00:01:35,519 his friend Rafe and you. He believes it will conceal the strength of the guild. 26 00:01:36,299 --> 00:01:38,079 Maela tugged on Allard's arm. 27 00:01:38,799 --> 00:01:42,339 It is a good plan, Allard. He's right. This buys us time. 28 00:01:43,479 --> 00:01:44,619 Allard shook his head. 29 00:01:45,399 --> 00:01:47,499 A foolish plan. This was too risky. 30 00:01:48,599 --> 00:01:51,179 Our new Guildmaster seems to have an affinity for risk. 31 00:01:51,879 --> 00:01:53,319 Maela looked over her shoulder. 32 00:01:53,319 --> 00:01:57,459 We need to go. I don't know how much time Raillen has bought us. 33 00:01:57,799 --> 00:02:00,239 We can argue over the plan when we are all safe in the tower. 34 00:02:00,239 --> 00:02:04,939 They marched out of the cell, and although he held his 35 00:02:05,039 --> 00:02:08,379 tongue, Allard was alarmed at how things had gone. 36 00:02:08,739 --> 00:02:13,199 If Raillen were captured and killed, the council would certainly name a friend of 37 00:02:13,259 --> 00:02:18,099 Larsen's as Guildmaster thief, and that would create chaos in the old quarter. 38 00:02:18,839 --> 00:02:23,799 The risk was unacceptable. Better Allard die than make this silly escape 39 00:02:23,839 --> 00:02:26,339 attempt while hiding the guild's involvement. 40 00:02:27,079 --> 00:02:27,619 Hold. 41 00:02:28,339 --> 00:02:32,959 Allard said. Maela stopped and looked back as Allard removed the sword and white 42 00:02:33,059 --> 00:02:34,139 cloak of the guard. 43 00:02:34,139 --> 00:02:38,719 No hood. Let's hope that most of the young knights have forgotten me and my past in this 44 00:02:38,719 --> 00:02:39,739 accursed guild. 45 00:02:40,359 --> 00:02:43,819 Allard suddenly noticed that there was no blood on the robe. 46 00:02:43,819 --> 00:02:45,679 You didn't kill him? 47 00:02:45,719 --> 00:02:50,659 I was following Raillen's plan. The smart thing would be to kill him, so I made it appear 48 00:02:50,679 --> 00:02:51,939 we didn't know what we were doing. 49 00:02:52,819 --> 00:02:57,299 Allard nodded. Raillen is resourceful and not afraid of 50 00:02:57,359 --> 00:03:01,899 risks, he thought. A good combination for a thief. 51 00:03:03,199 --> 00:03:06,539 When they reached Rafe, there was no hope of cleaning him up. 52 00:03:07,059 --> 00:03:09,999 He was bruised and dirty, and looked like a prisoner. 53 00:03:10,779 --> 00:03:15,059 Maela whispered the plan as the three of them walked up the catacombs staircase. 54 00:03:15,839 --> 00:03:18,819 Allard had to struggle not to scream over its idiocy. 55 00:03:18,819 --> 00:03:22,939 "We are to run out, jump on horses, and just ride to the tower." 56 00:03:23,839 --> 00:03:28,399 But a crazy thing confronted him as they exited the catacombs. 57 00:03:28,959 --> 00:03:32,239 The entire Knight Tower appeared in disarray. 58 00:03:32,779 --> 00:03:37,719 Knights were everywhere, but they were all running toward the front of the tower. 59 00:03:39,239 --> 00:03:42,619 Allard looked at Maela, who appeared stunned. 60 00:03:43,559 --> 00:03:48,359 The three of them walked right out the front door of the tower without anyone giving them a 61 00:03:48,399 --> 00:03:53,219 second glance. The only problem was that the wagon with their escape horses 62 00:03:53,319 --> 00:03:54,899 was surrounded by knights. 63 00:03:56,379 --> 00:04:00,999 As they approached, the wagon master was waving his hands, clearly distraught. 64 00:04:01,159 --> 00:04:04,399 He stole my horse. The thief stole my horse! 65 00:04:04,399 --> 00:04:07,619 He caught Allard's eye and quickly shook his head. 66 00:04:08,139 --> 00:04:12,919 Allard took a hard left and he, Maela, and Rafe crossed the circle and 67 00:04:12,979 --> 00:04:14,239 entered the flats. 68 00:04:14,239 --> 00:04:16,499 Did you see that there were only three horses? 69 00:04:16,499 --> 00:04:17,699 Maela whispered. 70 00:04:18,479 --> 00:04:23,339 Allard nodded. Raillen escaped. Against all odds, he did 71 00:04:23,359 --> 00:04:26,019 it. He couldn't hold back his smile as he said- 72 00:04:26,619 --> 00:04:28,039 We need to find a safe house. 73 00:04:29,759 --> 00:05:00,539 (suspenseful music plays)