I explored several houses, but found little of real value. They were valid questions and I decided to answer truthfully. XXX “What’s your plan to clear these bodies?” I asked. My warriors were busy and moved with a purpose. Trygve sheathed his knife and calmly walked back to his spot behind me. All that we ask is—”
“The hell with that!” A redheaded warrioress with striking features stood in the middle of the floor. A small, slim foot protruded from a stack of hay. The smell of death was thick in the square. Now I needed to show them the carrot. Then he hesitated. “My Lord, we are clearing the last few houses now.
