Eberon's Sword by Rick Brown

Author:Rick Brown [Brown, Rick]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-02-28T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

(Arthur)

“Is all that clashing really necessary?” I asked Max.

“We’re training an army, Chamberlain. There’s gonna be some clashing,” Max replied sarcastically.

With a sigh, I turned back to the missive from King Kendrick. More Dommerian soldiers were massing along the border. Once again, there was a request for news on King Eberon. That was the question that everyone asked. ‘Where was King Eberon?’ The answer was, ‘How the hells would I know?’

The last information I received about the King was from Lord Waith. Apparently, Ryan negotiated a fine agreement with the new lord. I smiled again at Ryan’s ingenuity. It would benefit the community while paying off for Alsselya in the future. What I enjoyed most was Stiven’s irritation at not being able to take advantage of the young man. Yes, Ryan showed much promise.

I handed the letter to Max, who read the King’s message. “If I had a gold for every request on King Eberon, I’d be a rich man,” He stated as he continued to read. “And there’s more Dommerian soldiers massing at the border, eh?” He moved over to the map. “Right here. Perfect if you’re gonna invade Vaelin. No wonder Kendrick is getting nervous.”

"Do you believe an attack is imminent?" I asked.

“With what they have now? Maybe. Not with any surety of success. One thing Dommeran’s got is people. Too damn many people. Not much skill, but enough in numbers to run us over.” He answered as he rubbed his belly. I noticed he did that often as he thought. If I were ever to play him in cards, now is when I would fold.

“What they haven’t got is skill,” he said as he smiled. Getting up, he walked over to the window where the soldier’s practiced outside. “The Fox Guild has never been better. The new techniques the King’s Guard is teaching our men are outstanding. Even five to one, I’d put money on our men.”

“Don’t they have ten times our number along the border?” I asked worriedly.

“Sure, but I wasn’t counting Kendrick’s people. They are not equal in skill to us, but they got the numbers to hold what Dommeran has marshaled there right now. They keep coming though. Every update from Kendrick increases the Dommerian numbers.”

A knock at the door interrupted our conversation. “Enter!”

One of the cadets opened the door and stepped in. “Sir, the gate guard has a message for you.” He stated as he stepped aside for Sargent Gerred.

"Excuse me, General," The town Sargent of the Guard stated. "There seems to be an army at our gate asking to see an ‘Arthur'. They said he is at the Fox Guild, so I came here."

“Me?” I asked in surprise. “An army is at the town gate asking for me?”

“If you are Arthur, then yes. I’d definitely call it an army,” the Sargent stated as he turned to me. “They are making the townsfolk nervous, so if someone could please tell me what’s going on?”

“I would if I knew,” I explained to the guard.

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