As soon as his hiding place became compromised, Adrian leapt from his hiding place, knife in hand. He tackled the older boy to the ground with all his might, pressing the blade of his knife against his throat. "Come no closer, or I shall cut this boy's throat!" The wolf barked angrily, and the knight set her hand upon her sword. Nobody took another step. "You simple knave." Adrian snarled. "There is no one who can escape the king's justice, not even a lousy street urchin like you. Speaking of which, why has a lowly city boy and a little girl come all this way?"