‘You’ve got something in mind, haven’t you, madam?’ ‘Yes, I’ll tell you after you’ve spoken to Sucellus; he’s here already.’ She waved down to the smith. ‘What was it you wanted to speak to him about?’ ‘Something I was discussing with the Healers, but I didn’t want to mention it without you being present. Addedomarus found him quickly.’ ‘Well met, Sucellus! Shall we come down or will you be able to manage?’ ‘Well met, Boudicca! I’ll be fine, my leg can cope with worse than this gentle slope just so long as you two lovers have saved some wine for when I get up there.’ Boudicca swished the almost empty jug of wine around. ‘There’s a good glass left,’ she called. After much huffing and panting, Sucellus reached the top of the mound. Immediately he grasped the jug and downed it. ‘That’s

