The Rule
“There are matters of law, Majesty. There are statements — witnesses. She was found in suspicious circumstances. Without a trial, the law binds her where she is.”
Samarth’s nostrils flared.
“And has this trial begun in these seven days of her rotting behind walls?”
“No, Majesty,” the elder responded, uneasily.
Samarth took a slow step forward. The officials instinctively stepped back.
“Then she is no prisoner yet. She is a lady of this court, locked without judgment. And what law binds us to injustice before justice itself is stirred awake?”
“The law of Tziyonia, Majesty,” the elder said again, though fainter. “We cannot alter it. Even the crown must kneel before it.”
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