"Of course, Scarlet." Leonard hesitated, then he wrapped his arms around Barry and pulled him close, trying to recall how he had felt when he had first encountered the injustice in this world. But his work wasn't done. "The taxes have been raised and the punishments have gotten stricter, because the prince wants the money at all cause. Poor lives hold no value to him. Make no mistake, he knows everything about this. He watches every execution."