Marian would be free of her guard.

Guy moved to pass her, catching hold of her wrist and then her hand as he did so, turning her to face him as he stopped at the top of the steps.

There could not be complete freedom though, not while she was still a guest of the Sheriff.

"But you stay in the castle." On this point, he was firm.

Now though, he had to hurry to meet his informant at the Trip Inn.