Chapter ThreeAs Garth rounded the last corner and came in sight of the marketplace, he saw Galt standing talking to someone. His fellow overman towered over the surrounding crowd, readily distinguishable, but at first Garth could not see who it was he was speaking with; then, as he began threading his way into the throng, he caught the glint of sunlight on a steel helmet and realized that Herrenmer had returned, presumably bearing the Baron’s decision. He hastened his pace; the villagers, awed by his size and terrified by his face, parted before him, so that a brief moment later he was at Galt’s side.
“Ah, Garth, it would seem that the local government wishes to speak with you and you alone. I offered myself as your representative, but was refused.” Galt spoke smoothly and quickly, in a l
