He whispered to Bailiff Ernoul then to the cleric recording the proceedings and passed judgment. "Ye will forfeit the use of yer left hand!"
The spectators didn't react. The punishment for being without a home was serious, but the guilty man seemed incapable of understanding that his left hand would be removed. He politely thanked the steward.
"Herdsman Odo Read, ye are called before the court to face the charge of horse theft!"
The court spectators stirred. To deprive a noble of his horse, a trained and expensive courser, was indeed consequential.
Odo shifted his position, and looked quickly at Charlotte.
Bailiff Ernoul quickly explained the circumstances and turned to the knight. "Please tell us what happened, Sir Ector?"
Sir Ector made it seem like he apprehended brigands and took
