"I told you, he is lazing about as if on a plate and dreaming," whispered Brother Tomo and pushed his friend next to him. The two of them had hidden in the bushes in front of the castle wall and looked somewhat annoyed at their leader.

"He has a lot of nerve. Only yesterday we have robbed the carriage of the princess and her men are now looking for us in the whole forest. Sooner or later they will come back and then we will be at their mercy," Little Ryon moaned anxiously and his eyes wandered nervously in all directions. Apparently he really expected an attack from the ambush.

Torin Hood, on the other hand, seemed completely relaxed, lying on a large flat rock and chewing on a blade of grass. His green hat was pulled deep into his forehead, which looked very cool, hiding the long blond fringes that usually covered one eye of the tall man.

"What is he doing? Why on earth doesn't he take cover," Ryon hissed impatiently.

"If you'd shut your mouth, you'd know the reason why."Brother Tomo pointed up to the tower. brother Tomo pointed up to the tower. There, swallows circled around the battlements of the old building at a dizzying height and hunted for insects for their offspring.

"Oh, ... you mean he will shoot us a dinner?" came the question, which gave the companion a blow to the back of the head.

"No! You shouldn't think, little one. Just listen, you understand? Hear!" Insulted, the beaten man moved aside and did as he was told. He pricked up his ears and heard a soft singing. This was clearly coming from the chambers of high society and was indeed sweet to listen to. Strong but soft and sensitive, multi-faceted in all tones, whether high or low, it was simply a blessing for the spirits. For a while they listened in amazement and the Father explained:

"Every free minute he creeps around the castle walls, perhaps to catch a glimpse of the person responsible, but so far he has apparently not been very lucky. In any case, this is not the first time he has stayed here ..."

"But, but ... now for the very last time," the fearful man stuttered and covered his eyes in fright. But Brother Tomo reacted immediately, tied an dart in his bow and aimed at the guard who had appeared in the ledge of the wall. But if he hadn't let go yet, the man in his armor fell into the ditch. The blond hero had been quicker, and even though he seemed very absent and bored with his big sleepy eyes, he saw and heard everything around him, quicker and better than a fox.

A great tumult arose and suddenly a croaking female voice was heard screaming:

"What the hell is going on here!"

Our hero posed, lifted his hat briefly, big off his head and indicated a bow.

"You again?! Isn't my gold and gems enough for you?" The stout lady furiously put her hands on her unrecognizable hips and sparkled down to the polite troublemaker. "What more do you want?" She asked energetically. The blond hero cleared his throat loudly and raised his deep voice.

"My very dear, beautiful princess, Joanna. I hope you know that I do not claim your jewels for myself. No, I don't care about coins or adornments," he clarified her and smiled boldly. The woman he spoke to squint her eyes together, seemed to think for a moment, and began shyly to twist her long curly hair in her fingers. She was flattered that Torin Hood was a really, really handsome young, strong man ... But then her eyes darkened again and her face turned red with anger.

"You, .... False rascal, you may be able to fool anyone with your charm, but I won't let a tramp into my bed!

"Wah?! No, no, dear lady! Never in my life ... would I dare ... as a thief ... and good-for-nothing ... to come into your rooms, ... never," he defended himself clumsily, but came straight to his real wish. "I simply ask you for your maid," he said friendly. She shook her head in disbelief.

"Which maid?" The blond man reflected:

"Hmm, the singing one?"

"Ha! My all-around girl? No way! Maid Mori chan stays with me!" she scolded triumphantly. "Who will cook, teach and sing for me? Who will patch up my guards and comfort me when cruel villains steal my treasures? Forget it! Over my dead body!" And then she called for her army and Torin had no choice but to leave. For today he had to admit defeat, but who knows the hero, will know that he won't give up so easily...