5 The First ShiningTHIS IS YOUR FAVOURITE HILL?” asked Azhur.
“Dunno. They’re all me favourites for different reasons, or I’ve got different favourites on different days. Y’ know what I mean?”
“I think so. It’ll be a fine view when we’re clear of the trees. The sun’s only just rising.”
“No, don’t look then! Wait till y’re right at the top and then y’ll see. It’s much better that way.”
They kept climbing, and the trees gave way to bracken and heather with isolated pines scattered among the rocks. Generations of climbers, following the easiest way up the irregular hill, had worn a track that now led Tyr and Azhur round the farther side as they approached the summit. A few minutes more and they faced the last stretch: a short, easy slope with many footholds. Glancing up, they could see on
