A Dance of Death by David Dalglish

Author:David Dalglish [Dalglish, David]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, azw3
Tags: Fantasy, Azizex666
ISBN: 9781466461376
Amazon: 1466461373
Barnesnoble: 1466461373
Goodreads: 12928605
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2011-10-19T04:00:00+00:00

13

What in Karak’s name is happening to my city? wondered Ingram as he took his seat in the expansive meeting hall of his mansion and waited for the rest to arrive. Egar sat beside him, with Yor purposefully misled to the time so he’d come late.

“Laurie’s resistance to your men sets a dangerous precedent,” said Egar as he sampled from a bowl of fruits set between him and Ingram by one of the servants.

“Yeah, well he’s dead now,” said Ingram. “Good to know at least one of the gods has a sense of justice.”

“There’s still the matter of his wife, and if they’re hiding the Watcher. If the masses start thinking you aren’t in control...”

“Enough,” Ingram said, waving his hand. “I’ve another round of hangings coming tonight, all to goad that bastard out. Never had such a wonderful excuse to clear my dungeons, either. All those bodies swinging will make sure the people know who runs this city.”

“But still, you should press Madelyn to turn them over, or at the least allow an inspection of her mansion. It’s shameful enough the Watcher escaped your dungeons, let alone with the Wraith openly mocking you.”

“Enough!” Ingram roared. “Do you think I’m daft? Traitors house elves, mercenaries are accepting coin to fight against me, a vigilante openly defies my rule, and it seems every night some new lord or lady dies in their bed. Worst part is, I can’t send my damn soldiers after any of them. Too many cowards, all. At least the elves have the courtesy to admit they’re the ones killing our people who enter their cursed woods.”

He took a drink to calm himself. When he drained it, he held it out for a servant to refill. As he did, the first of their guests arrived, and it was not who he expected.

“Lady Madelyn,” Ingram said, standing. “You surprise me.”

Madelyn lowered her head in greeting. She wore dark mourning clothes, but her face was uncovered, and even sported a hint of rouge. Her long ponytail was wrapped about her neck, as if it were a collection of necklaces. Escorting her was a large mercenary, enormously muscled and with a greatsword on his back.

“There will be time to grieve, but not now,” she said, taking a seat. The mercenary remained standing behind her.

“I’d prefer all weapons be left outside,” Egar said, raising an eyebrow.

“Given recent events, I go nowhere unless Torgar is with me to keep me safe.”

Ingram let it drop, for he had far more pressing things to discuss.

“I’m more surprised you would come given your...aggressive stance toward my investigation,” he said, taking his seat.

“A regrettable event, I assure you. Indeed, that is one reason why I must speak with you. The Watcher did come seeking succor, but he is with us no longer. Alyssa Gemcroft is the one who brought him from Veldaren, and it was her mercenary who freed him from your prison.”

“Is that so?” Ingram asked, feeling his heart race. A leader of the Trifect blatantly helping

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