Yeah, not what the Princess would have liked, But Still

''I thank you for your help Master Witcher, I am Guard Captain Damien De La Tour, of the Ducal Guards in service to her grace Duchess Anna-Henrietta.'' Says the Man named Damien. ''I beg your pardon? Last I heard the Duchess was a princess what happened to the duke?'' Asks Artur. ''He died of a Stroke yesterday, we are currently awaiting the Prince of Redania, we were to escort him to the Palace, but we came across Bandits and were forced to Intervene before this Monstrosity came along.'' Says Damien. ''You Fought Well Captain, not what I'd Want guarding the Duchess, but with some Extra Training.......you should do.'' Says Artur as he nods for his men to load the Basilisk.

''What do you mean by that?'' Asks Damien, but as Artur goes to Speak, his men answer for him. ''That Witcher is Artur, Former Crown Prince of Redania, and our Commander.'' Says the Lead Archer. '' Thank you Aurrstrone.'' Says Artur to his Lead Archer as Damien Gains some composure. ''Your Majesty! I am honored to meet you.'' Says Damien as he kneels.

''Cut that out please, I'll not Have such Courtly Formalities from a Fellow Warrior, especially not in the Field. For now have your men Ride to the Palace informing the Duchess of the events that have transpired here, and ask her to set up a Workspace for me to Do an autopsy on this Subspecies Basilisk, some where where There'll be no worries about ruined Furnishings, furniture or family heirlooms, in short a Cellar with lab Equipment. Meanwhile we'll escort your Wounded back to the Palace. Shall we?