The royal aide walked down the streets till he came to the street closer to the Citadel and

stopped.

His eyes swept over stalls and sheds.

Beggars were everywhere, both young and old, and he realized he hadn't asked for a

description before coming here.

He walked slowly, searching the faces of the beggars who stretched out their hands to him as

he passed by, but the beggars he passed were mostly old.

He went over to a fruit stall, and the woman selling the fruits looked up at him.

"Good day." He greeted.

"What do you want to buy?"

He shook his head. "I'm not here to buy anything....