specton - 2 1/2 minutes
minton - 2 1/2 days
quant - 2 1/2 years
heckson - 2 1/2 Admiralty mile
Toton - 2 1/2 time of day

banker's bill - Lion clan
King Tomco - billhook 's father
world-beater Tobias - greenback 's dead Brother
Twitty - Grey tabby clan
Glenna - Bengal kinship group
Mikos - Chartreux kinship group
Commander of star police cruiser - Wire hair kin group
General Roth - Leopard clan
Theta - Cheetah clan
Niaco - Tiger clan
Cornelius - one of banker's bill 's Uncles
Joseph Conrad - placard 's early Uncle
bravo mathematical group - panther kinship group
Gregor - painter kin group
Gwayne - catamount clan
Dylan Thomas - lynx clan


flyer climbed the step leading from the dungeon as he headed to the carrying out cubic yard. Damn it ! He knew that they were famous for being stubborn but he did n't intend that they were going to be this unregenerate ! Steeling himself up neb came up and out into the light. Ahead he could get a line the three males cursing and struggling to get justify.

'' As I advised Roth, I do not accept the time to pander to pleading traitors. I am trying to reconstruct the vast and powerful land my household helped to earn. I have no fourth dimension for the likes of you ! This is the only hazard you will have. Help the realm or die ! I am not my founder so I will tender you this. '' greenback waited a few bit then whirled `` Bah ! '' Turning to a hooded figure he said, `` Make it slow so they suffer ! ``

As he walked away he heard all three of the men yell. `` If you are truly the baron chosen then you can understand why we refuse ! ''

poster walked back getting in all three of their faces. `` I understand a ill service was done to all three of you. As I said I have n't the time to expect for you three to make up your minds ! Right here, right now, yes or no ? If I walk away again you die, the dishonor will reach all of your class as I strip them of everything ! Now then, your answer ? ''

'' freeing us and we will swear fidelity to you ! '' The older of them said.

'' I am not a young, stupid kit. Bah ! Here I thought you were heavy swordsmen that would enjoy a true challenge. Goodbye despicable one your menage will be homeless person soon ! '' account said as he turned to go.

'' delay ! '' The Lapplander older man said. `` If you are truly doing as you say you are. Tell us what our true names are. I know that King Tomco only told his younger son. If you can reward us with them, '' here the others nodded to him. `` Then there will be no promote hassle with us. ''

Bill nodded as he racked his brain to remember the figure his father had told him when he was so young. Suddenly a thin smiling crossed his lip as he leaned to each of the swordsmen whispering to each. As he moved from each the Male would nod to the others and Philip Milton Roth. Finished neb moved to stick out in front line of them.

'' sire. '' All three of them said as they tried to kneel in nominal head of him. Roth also knelt next to them as each of them stated. `` I am a citizen of the realm I pledge my life and my sword to the honor of the realm ! To protect the king and the kingdom ! ``

Taking a cryptic breath government note nodded, though he was still pissed off with all the delays, at least he had them now. Narrowing his middle as he looked at all three of them he just hoped that they did n't bolt at this adjacent voice. Pulling his father 's brand that he 'd strapped on before he made for the prison house, he stepped to all four of the swordsman kneeling.

'' I desire all four of you in a far more touch capacity than you think. '' Bill said as he moved before the first of them. Touching the sword to each shoulder Bill stated. `` Arise Sir Gregor, First horse of the kingdom. '' Moving to the mo he repeated the same apparent movement. `` Arise Sir Gwayne, offset knight of the realm. ''

Both of the first two males were in jolt almost ineffective to move, as of yet unable to speak.

Bill moved to the third whose oral cavity was hanging open as were the first two. Tapping the third Male on the shoulder joint card stated, `` Arise Sir Lowell Thomas First horse of the realm. '' Even as Thomas was nodding in seismic disturbance eyeshade finally stopped in front of Roth. Tapping his shoulder joint throwaway told him, `` Arise Sir Roth, number one knight of the realm, and General to the land 's USA. ''

Philip Roth had been waiting for this as he was the only early one besides government note that knew that it was going to materialise. Roth bowed to bank bill as he said, `` As First horse of the land I will protect the king, the kingdom, and the region with my life. I will uphold all laws giving aid whenever possible. My vassal, I swear my faithfulness unto you. ''

One by one each of the swordsman followed Philip Roth 's example. bill nodded as they all stood. `` As Knights of the land we must have all of you dressed as is your place. '' Sighing Bill shook his head. `` At present there is n't a good deal for you but soon there will be. I am hoping that all of you are able to train many to protect the land. ''

'' Yes sire, we will start as soon as possible. '' Roth replied. `` Though father, with the knight 's by your side should n't you go through with the coronation ? ''

Federal Reserve note could only sigh, everyone was so eager to make him a moving target ! `` I will conduct that into consideration. At present things are safer now at least in the palace, or they will be after a few Clarence Day. '' When Philip Roth and the others looked a little mixed-up Bill explained. `` It was found that the castle was a seaport for a multitude of listening devices. ''

'' Ah ! That was why I saw all those techs going in a while ago. '' Roth said.

'' Yes, '' Turning to the other three Bill stated. `` As you can see I have my father 's irritation, not as bad but I do have it. I will not stomach betrayal as quite a few have found out. For now you four will be my guard duty, at least 'til you can supply better. Though I think my mates might have something to say about that. ''

All four of the male person nodded in agreement their oculus wide a bit when both Twitty and Glenna appeared carrying swords. `` teammate ? '' Glenna asked. `` Who are the ancient swordsman ? '' When all four bristled Bill held up a script.

'' These three along with Philip Roth are First horse of the kingdom. I suggest you address them as such. '' eyeshade told a now smirking Glenna and Twitty.

'' As your Ilex paraguariensis and king chosen we feel that they should be tested. '' Twitty hissed as she drew her sword.

circular rolled his oculus when Twitty attacked with blazing upper being easily repelled. Shifting she moved faster as she went in again, this time she had to sidestep a myriad of jive that Gregor was taking.

Separating Twitty nodded as she put away her sword. `` You are well trained in the old room of blade looseness. It was an accolade to see your acquirement. '' Gregor said.

Even as Twitty was sheathing her sword, Glenna was drawing hers attacking Gwayne. Smiling he parried every thrust, drive and swing she threw at him. Smiling herself Glenna suddenly increased her speed. Finally a specton later they separated.

Gwayne bowed to her, `` Such accomplishment in one as young as you is admirable ! Your teacher taught you well. ''

Glenna nodded as she suddenly whirled and hissed as she went after Dylan Thomas. `` 'bout time, '' He said with a smile. Deflecting everything Glenna threw at him. Finally fill she and Twitty nodded.

'' They are to a greater extent than acceptable Paraguay tea. '' Both of them told beak.

A huge smile on his human face, Bill nodded as all four of the male person fell in behind Bill and his mates.

'' I know that all of you have family line now. I wish for all of them to be moved here. I feel that after it is made known that you four are maiden knights, the risk to them will increase. '' notice told all of them.

'' I was thinking along the Saame lines sir. Though I think it would be more prudent for them to be in homes inside the walls. '' Roth relayed a moment later.

Bill and the entourage with him stopped as Bill pondered this. `` I think I see your point Roth. Better protection without others thinking they are privileged. It would also make getting to them far well-heeled than if they were in the palace. I like this idea. '' Turning to the other three note asked. `` What say you three ? Would your family line care to live within the walls ? ''

Gregor turned to attend at the other two, and then went into inscrutable conversation with them. Finally six spectons later Gregor turned back to Bill. `` Sir, I know that my mate would love the fortune to live by the castle though I
still have to break this to her. Gwayne also thinks that his Ilex paraguariensis would sleep with the chance to live here. '' Stopping Gregor turned toward Seth Thomas and motioned him forward.

Nodding toward Gregor, Lowell Thomas stepped forward. `` Sire I am shy as my match and I are raising some of our grandchildren. My oldest son and his mate were killed in an accident. I know that this would be a peachy encyclopaedism experience for them. I am just worried that the peril might be detrimental to them. ''

Bill was nodding at everything Lowell Jackson Thomas was saying. It was a valid point but he needed all four of them if this was going to mould. `` Perhaps if I spoke to all of your mates ? '' placard suggested.

All four of Bill 's knights showed shock then very wide smile spread across their faces. Roth was actually laughing ! `` I think I would make love to see this ! ''

looking at at Philip Milton Roth with a stern look Bill told him, `` I really do n't see what the hell is so funny Roth ! ''

'' Sir, you do n't realize that all four of us have strong mates. I 'd presume say that they are as strong as yours. '' Roth said after he 'd stopped chuckling.

measure 's oculus went blanket as he threw up his arms in defeat. What in the hell did he have to do for thing to go his way just once ! Just who else was he going to make to execute to get back on track ! Sighing a moment bank bill looked at both his partner who had huge grins on their faces. `` Perhaps I should rent my Ilex paraguariensis ; they might be able-bodied to convert them. ''

Roth face suddenly showed shock as he slowly nodded. `` They just might, though I think you will need a tinker's dam goodness case. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Maybe if you go about it that way they might. Again, I am unsure they are very set in their ways now. ''

Both of nib 's couple had shocked feel on their faces. `` You want us to convert them ? '' Glenna started. `` Maybe if you let me go in fully armed then perhaps. ''

'' I know all four of these females, I also suggest going in fully armed. '' Twitty told government note.

peak 's eyes went wide, just who in the Inferno were these female person ? Did he have to send an build up unit of measurement of soldiers when his married person went to lecture to them ? Bill looked at all four males a instant looking to see if they had collar or slave bands. The way his couple and the male described their Ilex paraguariensis these female were extremely command.

Roth and the others looked at banker's bill a moment seeing his reassessing of them. With a smile Philip Milton Roth spoke up to explicate. `` Sir, when we took mates so long ago while we served your father, they were n't this way. With the increasing peril that we and later they started to face we were able to win over your begetter to train them. Rather we trained them, as far as we dared. spinal column then had it been known that female person were close to our skills, and many would take tried to kill them. ''

pecker was nodding, he 'd jazz that his founding father had many base ideas but this was a first-class honours degree for him. Then, it could deliver gotten his father killed, now ? It was n't really all that much to see highly trained female person. He looked at his own mates wondering just how far they had advanced after all. If they thought they had to go in fully armed what did this say about the swordsman 's checkmate ?

'' Alright, I will take into account you both to go in fully armed, though I want a large insulation to go with you. '' neb told both of his Ilex paraguariensis.

'' Uh, '' Twitty started. `` That might not be too wise mate. ''

'' I am in agreement, '' Glenna agreed. `` It would be a waste of troop that might be needed elsewhere. ''

Again Bill 's eyes registered blow, just who in the hell were these females ?

'' I tend to agree, '' Philip Milton Roth told him. `` They are far better civilise than any of the troops at present. ''

Bill could only shake his nous in disbelief. `` Am I asking the wrong four to be number one knights ? '' Bill half jokingly asked.

All four of the fencer bristled 'til they saw the smiling that was creeping onto neb 's look.

'' Who do you cerebrate will be the prosperous to convince ? '' visor asked of the six Male and females there.

All of them went into discussion for a few spectons then Roth turned to Bill. `` I think that my first mate would be the prosperous to convince, though the hardest to fight. ``

The others nodded in agreement, `` I think my fellow might be the hardest to convince though she can still be knotty to defeat. '' Stated Thomas.

'' Alright, let 's start out with Roth 's Paraguay tea and end with Norman Mattoon Thomas 's. I 'll be there in case.. '' bill started.

'' No mate, it would be advisable if you waited 'til we secured their promise. You are not as well aim as we are yet. Though I have a opinion that it wo n't be long before you move by us. '' Twitty replied.

Bill nodded hiding his surprisal that Twitty had guessed that he wanted to check further.

Philip Milton Roth scratched his mentum as he twitched his beard, it would be a unspoiled thing if the king elect were further trained. The simple fact that he was already lightning fast would make his training far easier.


It was half a toton later that all seven of them were standing outside of Philip Roth 's domicile.

'' I 'll go in with your mates to try and soften the news though I am afraid that we may be here for a time. '' Roth told government note as Twitty, Glenna, and Philip Roth made their way inside. It was quiet for a few spectons then there was shouting coming from the back of the home. A moment later Roth came flying through the room access landing at a mint at Bill 's back paws.

'' I take it things are n't going that well ? '' account asked.

'' Actually not too bad. Usually she 'd put me across the street, past the side by side row of houses. Be back, '' Roth said as he picked his ego up and reentered his home.

Suddenly there was a clanging of blade then grunts as the audio of a sword fighting started. `` I do n't deal who he is ! '' They all heard a distaff scream. `` This is my home ! I will not give it up ! '' Again there was the sound of sword play then Roth was again flying backward out the doorway. This time he went a whole lot further going far retiring note and the others almost out of mountain.

'' Ah that brings back memory board ! '' Gregor stated as he watched Roth make his way back. Suddenly there was the auditory sensation of furious growling and hiss as the speedy sound of swords clanging could be heard.

Bill could only excite his promontory as they all had suddenly fought their way to the door. red cent ! Bill thought as he watched the older female keep up with both Twitty and Glenna. Bill was starting to think that the female person would never relent when she suddenly stopped staring at him.

kneeling at his paws she purred saying, `` I am corrected, If my mate thought you the king then I will no longer fight. Though I do wish well to keep this domicile. '' Looking back at Glenna and Twitty she asked, `` your couple ? ''

Bill looked at the older female and motioned for her to climb up, `` yes they are, mate of Philip Roth. This will always be your menage no matter what. Stepping close Bill told her, `` I will establish indisputable of that. ''

Nodding, the female person bowed to neb, then his checkmate. `` You both are well trained. Most try-on for the Riley B King elect. ''

grin slyly at Philip Milton Roth she went in and started to tamp down. Shaking his head broadside thought, ‘ darn this is going to be a prospicient day indeed.'Almost the identical incident was repeated at both Gregor and Gwayne 's dwelling house, after the sly smile from their couple the male were a little in seismic disturbance. All three of the Male were surprised that their partner had n't gone longer though they were glad that they were on board, now came the real challenge.

As soon as they approached Dylan Marlais Thomas 's home they all knew that they were going to be in for a very fight. Thomas 's partner had already heard of what was going on, she had the nominal head barricaded. `` I refuse to apply up the plate we raised our kits in Thomas ! '' They heard her yell out. `` I will contend to the death to continue it ! ''

bank note stepped forward yelling back, `` No one is taking your rest home ! It will ... ''

'' I know not who you are but what you spout is lies ! The others may suffer been fooled but I am no naïve feline queen mole rat ! Go peddle your lies to others I want my married man with me, not gone all the time ! '' Dylan Thomas 's match yelled.

Sighing Bill could only judder his caput he was about to turn and unloosen St. Thomas when the male stepped up. `` Mileen ! Damn it ! I am a first horse now ! I can not deny my duty to the king elect ! ''

'' King elect ? That coward is still on earth ! We have no mogul now all is ... '' Mileen shouted.

'' BE quiet mate ! The king elect is here ! Do not speak so I still wish to have you as a mate and not a store ! Such talk of the town is treason ! '' Thomas hissed back.

There was a hoo-ha at the front doorway then the barricade was exploding outward. A truly angry looking Lynx kindred female was standing in the broken room access. Growling and hissing she quickly advanced upon the radical in front. Drawing her brand she swung at poster only to have it blocked by the two swords of Glenna and Twitty.

'' You will not harm our mate ! You will have to kill the both of us first ! '' Both Twitty and Glenna were growling out as they viciously attacked a now surprised Mileen. With a fierceness that surprised all exhibit Mileen began to press forward only to be stopped and drive back. It was a respectable half toton later that Mileen found that she was starting to drop off dry land.

Finally pressed into a box Mileen lashed out catching Twitty on her go out arm. Dropping back Twitty cursed that she 'd been that careless. Even as Mileen smiled look that she finally had an advantage everyone but Bill stopped and bowed. Mileen looked over when everything seemed to arrest.

'' I was wondering if this was a private intimacy or can any join ? '' Came a distaff vocalism from behind Bill.

'' This is a individual liaison unless you are family. '' An outraged Mileen hissed at the starter. Then her back talk dropped agape when she realized that the fledgeling was fag Niaco !

Niaco drew her own sword as she advanced upon Mileen. `` sound, it has been far too recollective since I have had a commodity fight ! That was my sister wife that you just cut. I therefore consider it to be my line ! ``

Niaco swung with a ferocity and military posture that no one really expected. Mileen started to worry she had n't seen a female this serious in a long metre ! Finally backed into a corner again Mileen conceded, bowing to Niaco.

'' I think it is my married man you should bow to, Mileen. '' Niaco told the female person.

Nodding Mileen turned toward account her eyes opening wide when she recognized him. `` St. Ambrose ? '' She whispered, as she could only stare at him .