“Cease!” Luc cried as soon as he saw what was happening in the great hall.
To his astonishment, Gavin did precisely that. The man paused, fist raised, and looked from the powerless and battered knight on the floor before him to his son.
“You!” Then his lips twisted mockingly. “Who are you to challenge my authority?”
you “I merely challenge your wits,” Luc retorted, well aware of the gasp that echoed in the hall. His father’s eyes flashed, but Luc strode closer. He had never been afraid of Gavin before and he would not begin now.
And he would not permit Gavin to ruthlessly beat a defenseless man. ’Twas unconscionable, ’twas wrong, and just the sight infuriated Luc beyond all.
wrong,“To what purpose do you even strike another blow?” he demanded angrily. “The man cannot defend himself an
