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    Andrew burst into Robin’s bedroom and woke her
up. “It’s happened, Robin Marie. It finally happened. All that hard
work your group and all the other rebel groups have done really
paid off.”
    Robin sleepily stretched her arms above her head
and smiled at her father’s enthusiasm. “What are you saying?”
    “King Rupert is angry. He’s real mad. He just
sent out a decree that our kingdom is now at war with all the
rebels. He has sent out his men to hunt down every rebel. I guess
we hit him where it hurts. Money does it every time. I knew it
would. Taking the tax money and buying food for the poor was
perfect.”
    “War?” asked Robin with widened eyes.
“Really?”
    “You bet!”
    “Now what, Papa? Do you have any advice about
our next move?”
    Andrew nodded. “I sure do. Get your group
together ‘cause we need to have a meeting. We also need to practice
our sword fighting for the competition. We need to unite ourselves.
We can’t be separate any longer.”
    When Andrew left the room, Robin climbed out of
bed. She was stunned. It had worked. From what she had learned,
Charlottesville had more taxes to collect than any other town.
Losing all that money really angered Rupert.
    Robin hadn’t realized that she had made a
difference until the last escapade. The news spread like wildfire
and she knew something was going to happen. Now what? They needed a
plan.
     
    ***
     
    Daniel woke his men with enthusiasm. The day had
finally arrived. They had pushed the king as far as he would go.
Now he was pushing back. It was war.
    After announcing the news to his men, he
commanded, “Miles, send a group of men out to the villages and
recruit as many men as you can. In the meantime, we need to come up
with a plan.” He hesitated. “We need Robin’s Rebels. From all the
gossip I’ve heard, they’re the best. Pick our best men for the
sword fight and wrestling. We need to win this contest.”
    With that announcement, he sat down and began
putting some strategies together. They needed to be ready when
Rupert’s men began moving in. They needed to set traps, have a few
sneak attacks, and get into the Palace to remove the king from his
throne.
     
    ***
     
    Robin tucked the children’s clothing into her
cart so she could deliver them to the families. She had stopped off
at the Baker’s Shop to borrow her father’s cart and mule. He had
built it especially for deliveries. She spread a canvas on top,
securing it with a rope to protect the clothes from the wind.
    As she worked, Robin tried not to notice
Rupert’s soldiers as they gathered into town. They acted as if they
were taking up camp. That was definitely a bad idea.
    Nearby, she noticed a soldier who had been
watching her for some time. He had a manner about him as if he was
the leader of the group, and he made her very uncomfortable. She
needed to leave as soon as possible.
    “Do ya need some help with that,” came a
commanding voice behind her.
    Startled, she turned around and found the
soldier grinning at her.
    “No, I’m just fine.”
    “No, you’re not,” said the soldier. “I’ve been
watchin’ from afar. You need a little help.”
    “No, I’m fine, sir.”
    The soldier looked her up and down, which sent a
chill up her spine. “A purty lady like yourself can’t drive this
cart. Let me help ya. You tell me where you’re goin’ and I’ll take
ya.” Then he stepped closer and took her arm. “I’ll help ya up in
the cart, Miss.”
    Quickly, she pulled out of his grasp. He was
being too forceful. This worried her and made her question his
motives for helping.
    “I’m fine, sir. Please go about your business.
I’m sure the king has some very important errands for you to
do.”
    As the soldier put his arm around her and
escorted her to the front of the cart, he said, “I have orders to
help those in need. And Miss, I can see you’re in need. Besides,
I’ll show you some of the scenery on the way.” Then he gave a
lustful grin