Saved by their Nerves

This has gone too far, but what else could we expect from the scoundrel our ruler our ruler of our nation? Last night, our our ruler our ruler survived an assassination attempt by the skin of their teeth. For once we give thanks for their skittish disposition, because without it the poisoned dagger surely would have found its target. The guards managed to capture the would-be killer and after some encouragement from our interrogator, we now know exactly whom to blame...