Chapter twelve
Rindras FlowThrough narrowed eyes she stares at Geya, and says, Tell me of more of this cunning plan of yours, youngster.
Geya says proudly, I sent Raven to Yrth, in the form of Keth Dirane, to bring Lut and the girl together. North and South, do you see?
Really? The Numen looks very interested at this. Did you talk to Hana before you put this arrangement into effect?
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“Do you, Tristan Dinrhydan Benet, solemnly swear fealty to the nation of Beaumarais?” Sixteen-year-old Tristan stood proudly by his father Jacq, as Philip Tremayne administered the oath of Kingship.
Tristan replied in his high, clear voice, “I will.”
He already wore the purple, ermine-trimmed robe of office. It had been removed from storage just for this occasion, after lying unused for the past
