dragon if the riffraff could.
You didn’t, M’shall,’ Irene exclaimed, her eyes wide with delighted
anticipation, drop them off on the way, did you?” No,’ and M’shall
shrugged with mock regret. But I felt it might be wise to .
. . ah sequester? Yes, that’s the word, sequester certain of them
should they be required to stand before the Council and explain exactly
what orders they received.
Oh,’ and Bridgely turned pensive.
Oh, I was select, you might say,’ and M’shall’s face was grim.
I found out which had had a hand in those killings and took testimony
against them from bereaved witnesses. Not even guards, acting under a
Lord Holder’s orders, may execute without trial, you know.
Oh, indeed, and you’ve acted circumspectly,’ Bridgely said, nodding
with understanding. Really, I don’t think this can wait until Turn’s
End. And I shall so inform Jamson and Azury.” I’d be happy to take you
myself,’ offered M’shall, and speak for the Weyr. In fact,’ and the
Weyrleader reached for Chalkin’s written message, you could deliver
this at the same time, Bridgely.
You are all consideration, Weyrleader,’ Bridgely said, gesturing
grandly and looking exceedingly pleased.
My pleasure at any time, Lord Holder.” M’shall swept his arm in an
equally grand gesture.
Whenever you can spare a moment from your duties, Weyrleader?” Why, I
do believe I can spare an hour or two now, since I perceive that it is
an appropriate time to visit the western half of the continent. .
Oh, will you two stop your nonsense and GO!” Irene said, laughter in
her voice though she tried to look reproving. But their antics relieved
the tension in the Weyr.
High Reaches Boll Holds, Ista Ben den Weyr, Ista Hold – High Reaches
Fort Holds and Telgar Holds Now really, M’shall, Bndgely, said Jamson,
fussing with his robes as he shifted uneasily in his chair.