Sakina “Have you set the traps, Commander?” I asked Conin, as we surveyed the palace gardens. Citizens of Daro had been instructed to stay indoors when Skol and his rogues marched through the city. “We have them scattered at very various points in the gardens, General. Regrettably, we’ve had to dig holes and undo some of the hard work the dowager queens and the gardeners did to restore the gardens.” “We will simply rebuild again,” Sanaz said, coming up alongside us. “The traps won’t keep them all. But it should scatter them. Any plans they have will be disrupted,” Conin said. “That’s all we need,” I reassured him. “Come on now, Conin, between your army and my guard… I think we’ll be just fine.” He grinned at me, nodding. “I believe you’re right, Sakina. Let’s hope so. But Skol

