Raging Water addressed himself to Autumn Leaves, “I think you should know that this young prince of yours was willing to sacrifice himself to preserve unity among the woodfolk.” He drew his brows together in a fearsome frown. “And he nearly talked us into killing him so that you could all be released from the oath. The only thing that saved him was that we couldn’t assist you to betray an oath of honour.” The old man huffed, “It was a close run race, though.”
Autumn Leaves was looking a bit sick. “Stars above, Tarkyn! What were you thinking? We don’t want to lose you.”
Tarkyn who had been gazing steadfastly at the ground, looked up at this and said with a wry smile, “I’m glad there was a reason I could accept, for you not telling me about these other woodfolk. At least now I know that yo
