The other group were already in the corridor, and Ranulf gathered them together to re-issue orders.
‘Now, Eleusia’, he scowled at her, clearly still uncertain as to what to make of what had just happened, ‘you said it’s just a few more corridors until we’re at the Imperial Mage’s chambers?’
‘Yes, I’m certain of it.’
‘In that case, Roswit, take Sigeric and Eanwin and reconnoitre the castle and any potential ways out. Look for the old secret passages; hopefully, at least one is still usable. Pick up anything that might give us an indication of what the situation is here and whether this lot,’ he eyed Eleusia and Antauros suspiciously, ‘are telling the truth.’
‘Aye, sir,’ Roswit replied, taking two other guards and hurrying off back the way they had come.
‘Now then, Eleusia, lead on.’
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