Ratio emancipata a Dei
Returning to her bedroom, Tanais fell back on the bed right in armor and wearily closed her eyes.
But her solitude did not last long. A short time later, she heard light footsteps, and Aletheia with a happy smile on her lips down on the edge of the bed.
- The world has never seen a warrior like you! - She exclaimed enthusiastically, but gloomy face Tanais was evident that she did not share her enthusiasm.
- I'm afraid of my power runs out before the warriors of your father …
- You did not have to worry. Only some ancient hero like Hercules or Iskander, could join with you to fight on equal terms, and among contemporaries you have not worthy opponents. Now I'll have lunch and make you a drink cheerfulness.
- I'm not tired…
- Then why do you have such a jaded view?
- I feel a little unwell ... I hope it will be held soon …
The appearance of Nomos interrupted chaotic conversation of girlfriends.
- Princess, my Lord and your father asks you to himself.
Reluctantly rising, Aletheia went to the door.
When they walked through the conservatory, Nomos suddenly stopped and blocked her path.
- What's the matter, Nomos? - She asked in surprise.
- Excuse me, princess, but I lied to you. Your father did not send for you. I ventured to this insolence because I love you for a long time and passionately. This morning, I asked the master about your hand, but he said that only you have the right to dispose of your hand.
- You have many good qualities, Nomos, and I have always treated you with the utmost respect …
- Do not go, princess. I got it…
He watched her until she was out of sight, and with hideous grin muttered through clenched teeth:
- You'll be sorry for your refusal, the former Khan's daughter …
Khan stood at the exit to the palace park high lancet window of his bedchamber, and when he heard footsteps behind him, turned slowly. The last thing he had seen in his life, was a glittering sword poised over his head …
- What happened? - Looking at the troubled face girlfriend asked Tanais.
- Nothing about what would be worth telling ... You have a very unhealthy look. I'll call the doctor.
- I really feel pretty bad, but it seems that this is not the case when the doctor will be able to help me ... It looks like I'm dying …
At this moment the door banged open, and with a bloody sword in hand, burst into the room Nomos, accompanied by a dozen bodyguards.
- Blood of your father is on this sword! - Throwing the sword to Aletheia feet, he said with a triumphant grin. - Now the throne of Theodosius belongs to me! You did not want to be my wife - so you will concubine!
Tanais rushed to the killer, but the guards are not asleep, and when she bent down to pick up the sword, one of them hit her on the head with his fist. She fell face down on the carpet and on the momentarily fainted from the searing pain.
- Put her in the cave, and let she sit there without food and water, until I come up to her a decent penalty! - Angrily ordered Nomos.
At these words Aletheia screamed and collapsed on the carpet next to the Tanais.