‘I couldn’t argue with that, sir,’ Skynner said, determined now simply to watch events, and move as they dictated. A little humility wouldn’t go amiss, he decided. ‘But, as you said, sir, I’m just a simple street Keeper; I’m not quite sure what part I have to play in these affairs. I just do my job and follow orders.’
The Chief and Drommel exchanged a satisfied glance and the Chief, though still holding his position in front of the dying fire, relaxed noticeably. ‘Heinder Drommel has been in consultation with Brother Cassraw today, as have I, many times of late. I find him most... impressive. We both knew of his intention to call for a levying of the militia and we agreed with it, even though, technically, its legality is arguable. The exigencies of the times will acquit us, should it pro
