CHAPTER 21
Rory and Longinus reached the cemetery just as the sun was setting.
“I reckon that tree there,” Rory said, pointing to a large banyan tree. They’d be able to command a view of most of the cemetery from there and see anyone coming up the hill from the city. The tree’s foliage was also thick enough that come dark they’d be completely hidden from view.
Longinus smiled with a very satisfied air.
“Rory, you are about to receive a lesson in the art of being elegant and comfortable when up a tree.”
“Ah, so now I’ll find out what’s in your pack?”
“All in good time, my young apprentice.”
They climbed the banyan easily enough thanks to its complicated pattern of roots that twined around, suffocating the host tree. Rory couldn’t really make out how Longinus’ climbing method was any
