Chapter 45Yatsu, though reluctant to lose Serian and Gavor, did not feel inclined to oppose Hawklan in his declaration that he and Isloman should ride with Ordan to Lord Evison’s castle. He did, however, insist that two of his own men, Lorac and Tel-Odrel, ride with them.
‘They’ll gather information that’s appropriate to the way the High Guards fight, Hawklan — that’s what the Goraidin are for. And they’ll be able to bring you to Eldric’s estate through the mountains — save you days of exposed travel.’
Maintaining a steady pace, the five riders came within sight of the northern mountains that separated Fyorlund from Narsindal within two days. Ordan pointed to them. ‘That’s the northern boundary of Lord Evison’s estate,’ he said. ‘If we ride hard we can reach the castle before evening.’
