It is a bit of a puzzle, Majesty,”“Perhaps an attack on their overlords would be enough to galvanize them? You have attacked them before, have you not?”“Yes, but only the small outposts that dot the countryside, never an entire army camp.” “Yes, but only the small outposts that dot the countryside, never an entire army camp.”Charlaine gambled, rising from her seat. “If you think it is beyond you…” If you think it is beyond you…“Sit,” King Tavio commanded. “I have indicated no such thing, I am merely being cautious. It is the mark of a great leader, is it not?” “SitI have indicated no such thing, I am merely being cautious. It is the mark of a great leader, is it not?”“It is,” she agreed, sitting once more. It is“What think you, Duarte?” “What think you, Duarte?”The tall, thin man pond

