The owners of the farmhouse also heard the fighting but went into hiding. After all, thieves were common in the village whenever wealthy guests arrived. The farm house owner never got himself or his family involved. He always hopes that the thieves would leave without thinking about them or the guest would defeat the thieves.
Anastasia did her best to help, even though the commander advised her to get some rest. She rejected his suggestion, knowing she would not be able to sleep. By early the next morning, the men sent ahead to check the ship had returned.
"Everything looks fine. We watched all night and did not see anything suspicious," they reported.
"That's good. Your Highness, you did not rest well. Shall we set out later in the day after you have slept?" the commander asked.
Anastasia considered his words. She still felt uneasy about boarding the ship, so she called the commander aside.
