Chapter 15
A Child Shall Lead
Hom figured she was at the northwest end of town near the river docks from the sounds and smells. It was not a place anyone should be. The northwest river docks were home to thieves, pirates, and all manner of unsavory types. The town militia, such as it was, would not step a foot into this quarter, so no fundamental law reigned.
The cart and cage that housed Hom had been covered by a heavy tarp. The Changeling had no doubt it looked suspicious, coming into Tradehaven by the back road. But, at this late hour, she also doubted anyone would question the spectacle.
Makes sense to come in through the back. What law there is in Tradehaven isn't going to go to this side of town.
Hom slumped in the cage. In the covered darkness, she had some time to plan an esca
