A Roll of the Die - 1. Inception
Copyright© 2026 by Michael Loucks
Chapter 81: Day 107
By late afternoon the next day, new horses had been purchased, and the sale of the Three Diamond Inn had been completed. That meant that Matthias, Milos, Karla, and Stefan could depart the following morning, riding as far as Langford.
"We'll search every inch of the house for a codebook or code wheel," Tristan promised Matthias. "And Lisette and I will frequent taverns and inns to listen for rumors."
"You two need to be very careful," Matthias warned. "We don't know what move the Black Crows will make next. Milos, what about the guards?"
"A five-man patrol in the area, and a guardsman posted at the door round the clock."
"Good. I intend to spend one night in Newtown, then travel to Haven. We'll spend one night there, then return to Newtown unless the King desires otherwise. We'll spend a night in Newtown, then ride for Langford, where we'll spend the night, then continue to Southham the next day. That way, we won't ride at night."
"I approve," Milos said with a smile.
"The evening meal is served, my Lord," Penelope announced.
The Company gathered for their evening meal, though Penelope took a tray to Tyra so Tyra did not have to go down and up the stairs. Tyra was annoyed, but Lisette insisted on complete bed rest, and Matthias had backed her up.
The Company had a quiet evening, drinking ale together, and turned in relatively early.
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