Saturday Knight Fever - part 2

Meanwhile back in the middle ages....  As Russell skulks on the woods....

Lord John's party approaches the inn.

Outside the inn is Gaston, a handy-looking bloke with a staff and the inevitable lute player.  The white box I used to indicate who was in the inn - upstairs and down.  So Ye jolly Innkeeper and Doris the barmaid are in the bar while Robin and Lady E are upstairs.  In separate rooms, one trusts!

Gaston challenges the party as it approaches and on hearing Fred the bodyguard announce Lord John he moves aside.

A combination of having read his objectives and an ear as tin as his helmet leads Sir Martin to kill the lute player.  He'll not be missed.

The innkeeper and Doris issue forth to offer refreshment, assuring Lord J that they didn't like the bloody lute music either.

Friar Paul tries to engage Gaston in religious debate while Sir Mark sneaks toward the barrels of beer.  Or Doris.

Russell skulking in a different wood.

The drinks are soon flowing.  The innkeeper tries to persuade Sir Martin to pay while Friar Paul chats up Doris.

Lord John sends Fred indoors to search for the fugitives...

...while Russell sneaks ever closer.....

...and closer.  Sir Mark disappears into a quiet corner with Doris.

As Fred clatters up the stairs, Robin leaps dramatically from un upstairs window (actually Lady E pushed him) and then catches the lady when she too jumps!