Fortress of Mist by Sigmund Brouwer

Author:Sigmund Brouwer [Brouwer, Sigmund]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-307-73122-7
Publisher: The Doubleday Religious Publishing Group
Published: 2013-02-18T16:00:00+00:00

Late afternoon the next day, Thomas joined the Earl of York at the head of the army column.

From the backs of their horses they overlooked yet another moor valley.

“Thus far, our calculations have served us well,” the earl said. “Scouts report the Scottish army is barely a half day away. And beyond here, the moors end at the plains.”

Sunlight poured over the western hills. Thomas nodded and shaded his eyes with one hand. He did not trust this man, yet it was important to pretend otherwise.

“This does appear to be the perfect place to ambush an army,” Thomas said. “High, sloping hills—impossible to climb under enemy fire. Narrow entrances at both ends—easy to guard against escape. Your scouts excelled in their choice.”

Thomas nodded again, and for a moment, both enjoyed the breeze sweeping toward them from the mouth of the valley.

“Well, then. We have made our choice.” The Earl of York sighed. “Any army trapped within it is sure to be slaughtered.”

He turned and called to the men behind him.

“Send a runner back with directions. We shall camp ahead.” He lifted a hand to point. “There. In the center of the valley.”

Then quietly, he spoke again to Thomas. “Let us pray the valley does not earn a new name in our honor,” the earl said with a shudder. “The Valley of Death.”

Thomas shuddered with him. But for a different reason. Even after several days of travel, it still seemed too bright, the pale band of skin on the earl’s finger where he had so recently worn a ring.

What game was the earl playing?

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