Fate's Star by Elizabeth Vaughan

Author:Elizabeth Vaughan [Vaughan, Elizabeth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Birch Cove Press
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirty-Six

Ricard looked flustered and strained. “Nay, naught beyond concerns for these people.” he said. “Will these barracks be ready for them?”

“Yes,” Warna said. “There shouldn’t be a problem.”

“Then they’ll need bedding and blankets, and other such things.” Ricard looked over the room. “Safe to assume they have nothing and start there.”

“Constable,” Warna started, but the poor mael cut her off, airing his frustrations.

“The bakery and buttery have started their ovens, and the cooks have started bickering over things I cannot fathom.” Ricard was scowling. “Lord Verice is dealing with the scouts and reports from the border, but has left provisioning to me to deal with. Wasn’t bad when it was just the lads and I, but now the castle is opened up again and I—”

“Not the keep,” Warna gave him a worried glance. “We promised—”

“No, no,” Ricard sighed. “Not that. But—”

“I’ll see to the cooks and bakers.” Warna wrinkled her nose. “And the needs of these people. Is Ersal here?”

“Aye, he’s waiting with petitions for Lord Verice,” Ricard said.

“The petitions will have to wait,” Warna said. “Send him to me and we’ll start in.”

“My thanks,” Ricard’s relief was obvious. “Lord Verice said to tell you that he regrets that he may not be available for dinner.”

A stab of disappointment went through her. “Understandable,” she said.

“He’s ordered that you’re to sleep in the Healers Hall this night.” Ricard frowned at her. “Ordered Priest Dominic to clear out that top bedroom for you. I’m to see to it that your things are moved back.”

Warna nodded her thanks, but Ricard’s frown deepened as he continued. “I didn’t know you were squeezed out.”

“My idea,” Warna said shortly. “The wounded come first.” Suddenly irritable with all of them, she frowned right back at him. “If there’s nothing else…?”

Ricard paused, then glanced around the dining hall. “Is there a problem, lady?” he asked carefully. “Did someone say something? Or offer insult?”

“No,” Warna said. “Nothing like that,” she gave him a frustrated look. “But there’s much to be done, Constable.”

“Aye to that,” he said. “I’ll send Ersal to you.”

Warna returned to Lottie and Mayth. “Lord Verice wants to see you all settled here as soon as possible.”

“It won’t take long to finish the cleaning,” Lottie said.

“I’m off to see to bedding and whatever else you need,” Warna said. “Soap, towels—”

“Swaddling cloths,” Lottie said. “Oh, and-” she lowered her voice. “Moonpads.”

“Of course,” Warna sighed.

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