Day 1:

I am taking a message to the Army from General Holtheiser. I climb onto of Courage, the horse given me for the journey, and start riding. It should take a week to get there.

Let me introduce myself. I am Tomàs Rochester and I am a soldier in the Army. I am 20 years old, have black hair, blue eyes and everyone says I have a stubborn disposition.

I was chosen for this journey for no reason that I can figure out, and I am supposed to keep a record of it. That is why I am writing in this book.

Day 2

The enemy is after me. I was warned that they probably would be. I slept very little last night.

Day 3

I saw the leader of my followers. It is a lady and she is an excellent tracker. They are getting closer.

Day 4

I managed to outdistance them a little. I am deep in the forest now. I am going to get some sleep.

Day 5

My horse, Courage, definitely lives up to his name today. The soldiers caught up to me and he charged into them. They had surrounded me, approximately 20 men including their leader. She is very young. I wonder how she became their leader? Courage ran with me for three hours before I could get him to slow down.

Day 6

I got to my destination early. Courage didn't want to go slow after his run through the forest yesterday. He ran nearly all day. I am to be knighted for my bravery. What was so brave?