The Return of Cathos (Tales of the Silver Sword Inn, Complete Collection One) by Harp Wilson

Author:Harp, Wilson [Harp, Wilson]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2013-08-17T04:00:00+00:00

Rescue

Martel entered the front door of the inn and looked around. He searched the common room until he saw a man covered in bruises and cuts. The man’s arm was wrapped in bandages and tied to his chest in a sling. That was the man he was looking for. He went over to the table and sat down.

“You’re Val?” he asked.

“I am,” said Val. “And you must be Croft’s friend Martel.”

“Indeed, a pleasure to meet you. I wish it could have been under better circumstances.”

“Me too.”

“Why don’t you tell me what you need. Croft explained some of it, but I don’t want there to be any misunderstanding.”

“A group of us went into an old silver mine in the foothills north of the Shadowmist Woods. A tribe of goblins had taken up residence there. My brother and I went up there escorting a friend of ours who is a wizard’s apprentice. He went there to gather some lichen that grew in the mine. When we got there, we fought with some of the goblins. I was wounded, but we got away. When Horas heard the story, he decided that the goblins needed to be driven out of the area. He also thought they might have some treasure. We went back and were driving the goblins deeper into the tunnels when some heavily armored orcs appeared and captured us.”

“How did you escape?” asked Martel.

“An elf. He came in and woke us in the cages we were being held in. He led us out but indicated that he had seen the orcs taking my brother further into the caves. He said that Karl had a broken leg and it was too much of a risk to try and save him that night.”

“He was likely right. Who was with this elf?”

“Nobody that I could see. I saw him kill two of the orcs like they were just an annoyance to him. I’ve never seen anyone who could move or kill like that.”

“What did he look like?”

“He was young, would have been in his late teens if he were human. Dressed in dark leather clothes, maybe black. It was hard to see in the dim light. He had a long, thin dagger and a bow. The bow was black as well.”

Martel looked at Val as he considered what he had heard. “I’ll take the job. I have a group of friends who will go into the mines and bring your brother back.”

Val looked at Martel with shock plainly written on his face. “You didn’t ask what I am willing to pay yet.”

“No, I didn’t,” said Martel. “The price will be more than adequate, I’m sure. You arrange it with Croft.”

Val sat there shocked for a few more seconds before he stood and shook Martel’s hand. “I’ll never forget this, thank you.”

“Thank me when it’s done. I will need a day or two to prepare. I’ll send word to you in Black Oak when we are ready to go.”

Val smiled and left the inn. As he closed the door behind him, Croft came over to Martel.

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