Blood and Iron 5 by Eli Steele

Author:Eli Steele [Steele, Eli]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-11-28T22:00:00+00:00

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As the Dowager breasted along a broad pier with dark-stained planks sanded smooth, two sailors slid the gangway out from the ship. Stepping forward, the captain clapped a hand on Rowan’s shoulder. “Don’t let this place be your end.”

Nodding, he replied, “Look for our return.”

“Every day.”

“Wait!” said Sia, emerging from the hold in a linen tunic and overcoat, cream under almond brown, hood pulled tight over her head and shemagh wrapped around her face. In her arms was the same stack of garments she’d bought in Berea. “The Sin surely will know your faces, so it’s best if you blend in with the lowborn.” Looking to Byard, she added. “And leave that behemoth blade on your back with Howland. It can’t be concealed and will draw too much attention. Take your longsword instead.”

The northman narrowed his eyes, but did not protest. Instead, he handed it off to the captain and received the linens.

A short time later, they emerged from the hold in their disguises. “Now,” said D’Eldar, “you look like Dorulians. You may yet stand a chance.”

“Thank you, Sia,” said the thief.

“Think nothing of it. Now, I must be off. I shall be gone for at least three days, but no more than a septimane. If I haven’t returned by then, do not wait for me. And if I should not see you again, then...”

“Oh, Sia,” said Kassina, stepping forward and embracing her. “Please, be careful.”

Nodding, D’Eldar forced a smile, before turning and leaving.

As he watched her go, Rowan said, “We should do the same.” Giving the Dowager one last look, he wrapped his fingers around the hilt of Unforged and stepped onto the dock of Thim Dorul, the City of Secrets.

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