The lord and lady bowed very low. “Your Highness, I am Tolward, Lord of Middle Grasslands and this is Lady Juniper, my wife. My daughter, Edelweiss, you have already met, and Winguard, my son.”
“And your liegemen?”
The lord barely masked his look of surprise as he went on to introduce all the members of his holding. Lastly, he came to the healer whom he introduced as Karlian.
“So, Karlian, do you have my herb for me?” asked Tarkyn.
Karlian curtsied and held out the prescribed herb. “Yes, my lord.”
“Thank you.” Tarkyn stood still for a moment and focused on the herb, sending the image to Summer Rain. Then he looked up and smiled. “This is the correct herb. It needs to be boiled until it softens. Then make a paste with it and place it on Edelweiss’ wound. It will draw out the poison tha
