Chapter 24

• The imperial sentinels executed the sentence immediately. They held Babida tight by his hands. He did not oppose any resistance and let himself manhandle.
• The guards took him to a penitentiary in the underground of the Governor's headquarters. They unlocked the main entrance of the cave. It was lightly lit and not well-aired. They descended the stairs, opened the cell's door, and shoved the lumberjack inside.
• One of the imperial sentinels expressed his regrets to him: "Sir, we pray that you get well soon. We wished you remained a freeman but we have a command to enforce." Done, they closed the portals and abandoned him in the penumbra.