I stepped into the light so they could see me clearly, as tall as any man but with braids wrapped around my head. I saw their eyes widen and I spoke, my voice clear and ringing. ‘Tell the king that his daughter has returned.’ I saw the surprise flooding across each of their faces. I smiled. ‘He has sent out word for my return, so tell him I am here. Tell him I am Atalanta, the huntress of Arcadia and heroine of the Argo.’
