They had no more trouble after that until they reached the postern gate. Three guards were stationed there and they were not willing to let Castien and the others get past to open it. Unfortunately for the guards, the trio did not take “No” for an answer. The fight was brief but bloody. Theirn got another kill and handled it somewhat better than his others. He told Castien later that as much as he hated the thought, Castien had been correct. It did indeed get easier when one knew the cause was just.
They opened the gate and Castien went through to where Malcolm and his warriors were waiting. They followed him silently back into the middle ward. Lathron, who knew the approaches better than Castien, took the lead from there. As they made their way into the castle they were able to take care
