There was a rustling all around the perimeter of the meadow. Rupert looked around and smiled. Nothing would stop him now.

The kingdom would be his.

And after dealing with the Queen, he made a mental note to do away with the smelly vultures standing in front of him

....But something was not right.

There were no "animals" emerging from the forest. It was an army of men-the Queen's men. Rupert stood up to run. "On your knees, worm!" barked the old woman. "On your knees, it is, worm", barked another voice, a familiar voice, from behind. Rupert turned and saw Old Gus and Anna coming across the meadow. It was a trap and there was no escape.

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