Wizard's Alley by James Haddock

Author:James Haddock [Haddock, James]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-05-04T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

When we made port, Master Rooma bought the cargo of the pirate ships. Captain Akin paid the crew their share of the spoils, and I left my share and the money I made from the Roomas on account with them. The Rooma Trading House would handle all the business of crewing the ships. They would also handle all the business of buying and selling the cargos.

“Just let my profits roll back into my accounts to keep making money,” I said, smiling.

“Mine as well,” Captain Akins said.

“Very well, gentlemen. Your account will be available for your inspection anytime you wish it,” Master Rooma said.

“If you need to contact me, send a message to Wizard's Alley. I'll get it. Fair sailing, Captain, Master Rooma, Jacob.” We all clasped wrists.

I left the ship, cutting through an alley. Once out of sight, I dropped into the earth, and Master Gray faded into anonymity…for now.

I had been gone a little longer than I had expected, so I headed straight for home to check on my wards. I stopped under the alley and looked around to make sure all was well. My recent adventures had taught me to be more cautious.

Nothing seemed amiss, so I came up in my hide, and then walked out into my alley. The children flocked to me; it was good to be home.

Mrs. Mimms and Master White came out to meet me.

“All is well?” I asked them.

They both nodded. “It is,” they said, which brought a smile to my face.

***

My life soon got back to normal; well, normal for here. I rose early, practiced my dances, and studied my magic. I started taking some of my meals along the waterfront to keep abreast of news from the incoming ships. I went in a different guise, not Gray or Hue. I was just another merchant having a meal. Still, everyone left me to myself. I guess a guise can't hide everything.

The biggest news of late was the taking of two pirate ships. The Beagle had already left port with a new cargo heading somewhere.

I made a few small investments, but let the trading houses and money changers handle most of my investments. I wanted to know more about the city, so I started going further afield—visiting different shops, inns, and areas.

I heard there was a large library in the King's castle. I had never seen the King's castle, so I went there to see if I might want to stop in for a look. As I neared the castle, I sensed a drawing, or a compulsion. It was no threat to me. I resisted it easily but could tell it was there. The closer I got to the castle, the more aware I become of the drawing.

“View.” I looked over the castle to see where the compulsion was coming from. They had set aside the whole upper area of the south battlement as a Wizard's Sanctum, but it was a trap. I studied it for a while, but saw nothing that could affect me.

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