was James the crossbowman. “I’ve got it,” he said. “Just stand still.” The boy hauled the helmet right off his head. He pulled off the gauntlets. And Alcaeus slumped to the ground, his back against the colonnade. Ser John appeared in front of him. “I need you on the walls.” Alcaeus groaned. The boy stood in front of him. “Let him breathe! He saved everyone!” Ser John snorted. “They ain’t saved until they’s saved, boy. Ser knight? To the walls.” Alcaeus reached out a hand. Ser John caught it, and pulled him to his feet.
