The Failing of Misguided Attempts
The Renegade awoke suddenly to the crackle of an open fire and the sound of rain falling steadily on the roof of the cottage. The next thing he noticed was the sharp pain in his side. His arms and side were heavily bandaged, and it was painful to even try to move.
Looking around the room, he saw an old man with a hunched back by the fire, stirring a pot. "Where am I?" he asked.