Utterly Mad

With a nod, the King walked up to the cordon of guards separating the inn from the crowd, gently stepping through them and standing to address the crowd unimpeded by their protection. I knew this would come eventually, but didn't expect it to happen until it was time to divide the spoils. Well.

Raising his voice, he let out an authoritative bark which overpowered all other voices. "SILENCE!" His eyes searched the crowd, trying to pick out the loudest of the dissenters. "Who dares to question the will of the King? Do not hide behind your wall of anonymity - come forth and stand before me!"