“I wonder if there’s a spell on it to repel unwanted guests,” Petyr said as they stabled the animals after unhitching the mules from the cart.
“Probably one which would turn them into frogs if they tried,” Niall replied with a sharp laugh.
“Or worse,” Merek said, “if the cloaking spell was any indication of the strength of his powers.”
“To him, it was undoubtedly mere child’s play.”
* * * *
Janot met them at the door when they entered the house, taking them down to the main room.
“Please have a seat,” Symounde said. This time he was the one leaning against the mantel, with the wolf, Mercurius, standing beside him, while Renard was seated in one of the chairs in front of the fireplace. The apprentices settled on the sofa with the exception of Janot, who took the remaining chair.
“As
