Chapter 29The next morning, I asked Cuthan why he no longer posted a lookout on the hill, especially since the hounds were not reliable guard dogs. When he said he felt it was unnecessary because of the increased public traffic and the growth of the Mead’s population, I felt compelled to repeat the conversation I’d had with Crow last night.
“I have Dull Lance’s pledge that Teacher’s Mead won’t be attacked, but the fact he came to Crow for aid bothers me. If Crow knows about the hollow hill, then he knows of the food and ammunition stored there.”
Cuthan shook his head. “Apparently, he didn’t betray that knowledge. It sounds to me as if he’s estranged from Dull Lance because of the man’s bloodlust. Stealing horses is one thing, but killing is another matter.”
“That is true, but you’d best
