Loren looked at the gathering of Wayfarers celebrating the Summer Eve Day. All of Beltran, most of the Brothers from the WSSI, and the families from the holds and farms were camped outside the Beltran Kirche. Tables laden with delicacies, roasts, casseroles, and drink tempted one and all to partake of the harvest bounty with hearty appetites, but two of the people he planned on seeing were missing.
“Where are Brother John and Brother Herman?”
“Brother John is probably making sure his beloved plants won"t shrivel in this heat,” replied Morgana. She ignored the moisture on her brow and lip just as she ignored all inconveniences in her schemes. She was among the mostly richly dressed and so were her children. To admit that the heavy clothing might be inappropriate was beneath her dignity. “
