CHAPTER TEN
The messenger was the first of the two to leave. Shortly after, the other man followed. Bavol’s men had stayed at the inn long enough for Aramis and Mel to take turns cleaning up while the other watched them to make sure they didn’t leave.
They paid the barmaid and left the inn. The air had gotten cooler since their arrival, and it was a nice change to the stuffy inn. The servant didn’t appear to be as nervous. He walked with a purposeful stride down the cobbled road, not paying any attention to his surroundings. He’s not concerned with safety, Aramis noted.
The man walked for a quarter of an hour, still seeming oblivious to his pursuers. He kept turning down different side streets and even began to whistle a melody. Aramis was taking care to try and be aware of their surrou
