Mallory slipped the coins in a pocket and the recipes in her satchel. “This is more than enough. Thank you.” As soon as they’d finished eating, she stacked the empty plates.
Sarisa handed a calico sack to Ryan, turning to Mallory. “Leave the plates there. I’ll deal with them later. You’d best be on the way so you’ve plenty of time to reach Buckneth before dark.” Sarisa walked with them to the front door, hugging her daughter and kissing both of her cheeks. “Write to me, when you reach Surith, and have your father let me know you have arrived in Simria.” She dropped some coins in Danae’s hand. “I want to know you’re safe.”
Danae put the coins in her belt pouch. “I will.” She smiled. “I’ll miss you. Are you sure you won’t visit me in Eridell?”
Sarisa shook her head. “This is my home. Whe
