Chapter EightIt only took the trio twenty minutes to make their way to the King's Rest. As Mizar had correctly anticipated, many of the citizens of Thage recognized him as they sauntered through town. All bowed their heads, but it was their reactions after doing so that surprised Vaxi. She expected them to congregate around him, bombarding him with praise or requests for favors or perhaps even a demonstration of his Wielding. Instead, after bowing, they would scurry away at a brisk pace and whisper among themselves when they had reached a discreet distance. A few people also cast glances her way, but no one spoke to her.
Do they bow out of respect, she thought, or fear? She hoped Mizar hadn't exaggerated their civility.
Two young stable boys appeared within seconds of their arrival to re
