The separate groups stood in the cold. Sazed turned as Vin did, looking at Penrod. Vin pointed at the ground. Penrod quietly dismounted, then bowed himself to the ground. “I swear as well,” he said. “I give my loyalty to Elend Venture.” Vin turned to Lord Cett. “You expect this of me?” the bearded man said, amused. “Yes,” Vin said quietly. “And if I refuse?” Cett asked. “Then I’ll kill you,” Vin said quietly. “You brought armies to attack my city. You threatened my people. I won’t slaughter your soldiers, make them pay for what you did, but I will kill you, Cett.”
