Cradoc and Rosamunde conferred, then crept to the crest of the hill to watch the proceedings far below. When they returned long moments later, Rosamunde looked resolved and Cradoc seemed skeptical.
“The sole unguarded path into the keep will be through the drain,” Rosamunde said, speaking in a tone that allowed no argument. She flicked a glance between those pledged to aid Rhys. “Someone must enter the fortress through the sewer that leads to the sea, then open the gates for the remainder of us.”
“I will do it,” Alexander said. Vivienne and Elizabeth protested, but he shook his head. “It is too dangerous for either of you and I am more slender than Padraig. Cradoc must remain with the rest of you, for he alone knows who is friend and who is foe.”
“He speaks good sense,” Cradoc said to R
