Princes in the Tower household which stated: "the children should be together at one breakfast". James Gairdner, however, argues that it is unclear to whom the phrase "the children" alludes, and that it may not have been a reference to the princes. It may refer to Edward, Earl of Warwick (son of the Duke of Clarence) and Edward IV's two youngest daughters (Catherine and Bridget), all of whom were living under Richard's care at Sheriff Hutton. Other than their disappearance, there is no direct evidence that the princes were murdered, and "no reliable, well-informed, independent or impartial sources" for the associated events. Nevertheless, following
The Tower of the Elephant set in the Zamorian city of Arenjun (also known as the "City of Thieves"). An young Conan is drinking at a rowdy tavern, when he overhears a Kothic rogue describe a fabulous jewel known as the "Heart of the Elephant". It's kept within a tower by an evil sorcerer named Yara. Once, Yara frightened the King of Zamora after he transformed a prince into a spider and crushed the boy with his foot. When Conan interrogates the rogue for more information, insults are traded and a fight ensues. Suddenly, a candle is knocked over and the tavern is plunged into