Viking Dragon (Dragonheart Book 12) by Hosker Griff

Author:Hosker, Griff [Hosker, Griff]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Sword Books Ltd.
Published: 2016-02-27T16:00:00+00:00

Part 3 The Dragon's Roar

Chapter 9

Wolf Killer and the warriors from Cyninges-tūn did not return until the summer was almost over. The air was still warm and the days long but the crops were ripening and the young animals no longer needed their parents. Our markets were filled with the bartering of lambs, calves and kids. A long line of horses and men trekked up to the gates of my hall. Even though Wolf Killer could have gone directly home more quickly he came to speak with me. The raid appeared to have been a great success. I could see that by the quantity of goods they brought but, as my jarls and my son sat and drank ale with me, they told me of the cost.

"The men of Neustria are fierce warriors and they have well made burghs. We lost warriors; good warriors."

"Did they die well?"

"All died well."

"Then it is wyrd."

They told me of the rivers up which they sailed and the churches they had robbed. "We did not get as much coin from the holy books we took. They are not as good as the ones we take in this land."

"We met up with Gunnar Thorfinnson and young Hrolf. We both chose the same river in which to hide. They came on one raid with us. Your young apprentice is doing well, Jarl. He is like a son to Gunnar. They plan on spending the winter there. There is a river they make their own. It will be a hard battle for them but he has a determined crew."

"I am pleased for them both. I liked young Hrolf. He had spirit and it is good that he goes back to the land which enslaved him."

Wolf Killer had sharp eyes and he spotted the dragon about my neck, "That is new, father. Is there a tale there too?"

We told him of the raid by the Danes and our escape. Aiden finished off the tale with their dream. "You are right, father nothing we do is in isolation. Our raids in Neustria will have an effect. I know not what that will be but it will change our future. I would say that you were lucky to escape with your life but I know that it is not luck but the Weird Sisters." He stood, "And now I must return to my home. Your words have made me anxious about my family. My home is the closest to the Danes." He pointed to the chest his men had brought in. "I have left a share for you father. I will not raid again this year."

"Thank you, my son. And I may have to take the rest of my men to Jorvik over the winter so it is good that you stay close by. The prophecy says that my land will be in danger when I am away and yet I must venture into the heart of our enemy's land. You will protect my family."

Gryffydd said, "I will have the dragon blade by then! I will protect the land!"

All smiled.

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