The Farmer's War (Golden Guard Trilogy Book 3) by Elise Kova

Author:Elise Kova [Kova, Elise]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Silver Wing Press
Published: 2017-05-01T16:00:00+00:00

12. Daniel

Two days came and went with relative ease. Relative being the operative word. Daniel wouldn’t exactly call it “comfortable” in the cavern they had made their temporary home, but it was as safe and protected as they could hope to be in hostile territory.

Even if they wanted or needed to move, however, their ability to do so would be severely limited by Craig’s limp. The lieutenant was determined to continue his mission as soon as possible, a determination Daniel could respect. But his attempts at standing weren’t doing either of them any favors.

“It will be a good test.” Craig had somehow gotten it in his head that he would join Daniel on the morning’s hunting and gathering trip.

“You don’t need to test anything.” Daniel itched at the side of his jerkin. He’d made a rudimentary attempt at getting clean in the nearby steam he’d been using as their water source, but it wasn’t enough water for a proper bath. Beyond that, the idea of stripping down with the possibility of an enemy stumbling on him made Daniel nervous. A certain level of grime had settled in the cave as a kind of third companion.

“Prince Baldair will be wanting this letter. I have to—”

“I know you want to impress the prince.” Daniel understood what it was to be on a mission, and felt Craig’s dedication had cast the lieutenant in a new and favorable light. “But you’re not impressing anyone if you die in the process from infection or an enemy attack.”

“This area has been vacant of Northern activity for weeks.” Craig pointedly ignored the idea of an infection, Daniel noticed.

“It’s not impossible.” Daniel adjusted his sword belt at the thought. “Besides, the more you rest, the faster and cleaner your wound will heal. If you push it, chances are you could have lasting damage in the leg. Think of how that would affect your swordsmanship.”

Craig was silent. Daniel didn’t need to spell it out further. It was said that Prince Baldair only solicited the most talented soldiers for his guard, those whose swordsmanship matched or exceeded his own considerable skill.

“I think I’ll only need another day, thanks to the springroot.”

“We’ll see,” Daniel agreed mildly. The springroot did wonders: numbed pain, promoted healing, and kept wounds covered in thick slime that kept out dirt and infection. But it wasn’t a miracle cure. A proper cleric could’ve had Craig at full speed by now.

“I would like to request something other than sloth today, soldier.” Craig put on an air of superiority.

“I shall do my best, lieutenant.” Daniel played along, giving Craig a salute.

“See that you do, for when I have my golden bracer I will not forget what you’ve done for me here.”

“You are too kind,” Daniel said as he rounded the wounded man and squeezed himself into the narrow passage that led to the world beyond their sanctuary.

Daniel knew the tunnel by heart at this point. It was a simple walk and he’d made it a point to clear it of debris and rock as much as he could.

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