"I know," Bodb said. "Well, tonight I go into my vigil. I will not be released until dawn." Thoughtful silence hung in the air, expecting Finnbhear's response.
"I dare not leave you until after the coronation," Finnbhear said. "Surely we have more time in which to free The Six. After the coronation we could ride the ley lines to Tech Danaan. How far away is Moirfenn's army?"
"Eight days at the least," Bodb said. "Their forces are too vast to ride the lines, or they would already have taken them." He smiled. "Silver Fox, my friend, you can leave any time you wish with our guests. I have others to protect me here. True, none are as shrewd as yourself. Often I find myself saying how very little slips by you."
Guilt made Finnbhear swallow reflexively.
"I trust I would be safe until you ret
