Chapter SixteenOnce Mizar and Taron were safely within the walls of the chamberlain's private office and the heavy door was closed to prying ears, Taron moved to a locked cabinet. After finding the correct key from a heavy, jangling ring, he unlocked the top drawer and produced a folded parchment, sealed with wax and stamped with the sigil of King Aridor. Mizar took the document from his outstretched hand and immediately tore it open, much to Taron's chagrin.
“High Mage!” he objected. “Would it not be more prudent to –”
“No it wouldn't,” Mizar said, turning his back to Taron.
His eyes scanned the message:
Mizar,
The meeting with Largo went about as expected – he is concerned about the safety of his people, as am I. After what happened to the Agrusian army, he believes his forces are i
