THE FIFTH: Chapter Seven, Part One

Map, Glossary

DemonstrationPART ONE
           “Meetings, melee, and more meetings.  The day will be a long one,” I told the grite.It lounged on my bed as I dressed in a tunic and trousers and bound my hair.  The next few weeks would be tiresome, and I longed for a chance to get away to patrol or simply visit my men.  I consoled myself with the knowledge that I would eat very well, even if I did have to wear dresses to the feasts.I spent the early mo...