Clova knew that he was mocking her authority and after a moment she replied,
“What I have said is not a light threat, Cousin Euan. I intend to call a meeting of the Elders to help me consider what we should do with any offenders who ignore my instructions and especially those who incite them to crimes that are not only provocative but cruel and heartless.”
Euan threw back his head and laughed.
“Very dramatic, my pretty cousin, and, of course, entirely commendable. The only thing is, as you well know, you have to catch your fish before you can eat it.”
They had reached the top of the staircase and he walked away from her, his kilt swinging as if defiantly as he did so.
‘I hate him!’ Clova thought again.
Equally she knew that he was not in the least intimidated by her and was doubtless
