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It would take them at least three days to get to the camp. She figured Alexander, unencumbered by supply wagons, would have ridden all night and, perhaps, the full next day, so he would be there by nightfall. He would be in the military for around three days before she could get to him. She had heard the treatment on the first days was the worst, and she wished she could be there sooner. She pushed them as fast and hard as she could. When asked when he would like to camp, or any other questions, the king would point to Louise. “I am not in command here; she is.” It was almost noon on their third day when they finally reached the military training camp. They flew the flags of the royal family and were still a good distance away when a greeting party was dispatched from the camp. The top commanders came personally, led by General Lavison. He had a worried look on his face when he saw that the king himself was riding at the front. The general bowed. “Your Majesty, to what do we owe the honor of your visit?” Louise thought, by the look on the general’s face, he really thought it was anything but a joyous occasion. The king, as he and Louise had planned, did not defer to her this time, but looked sternly at the general. The king’s voice was strong as he answered. “You have a new recruit here, a young nobleman by the name of Alexander of Bernodia. Do you know the man of whom I speak?” 116