The green-cloaked rider was Kristuff himself. He and his cavalry escort were sitting at the head table in the hall with Captain Hennessy when Hunter and Dru walked in. One escort was General Shem Shemson, who jumped up to cross the hall, grab Hunter by the arm, and thump him on the back.
“So! You couldn’t stay away from the action, could you? Good for you, man. And Quam be praised! Highness!” he called to the king. “Praise Quam! It’s Chieftain Hunter of Grenvell! I told you I’d seen him.”
Hunter approached the head table and touched his fist to his chest. Dru came up beside him and did the same.
King Kristuff rose from his seat and touched his own chest. “Chieftain. I salute you. Your deeds are well known throughout the north. Better than my own, I’m afraid.”
Hunter looked into the you
