“He said he got a tip that Layala was somewhere up north and demanded my accompaniment. She’s not there, thank the Maker.” Osric patted his horse’s neck. “He’ll never give up, will he?” “No. He won’t.” “And you’ll never give her up.” Osric knew that Thane could find Layala if he wanted to. But Osric’s loyalty was with his prince, not his king. “It seems this will go on for eternity, but I suppose it can’t? You’re running out of time, Thane. You must get her soon. Even if you do it in secret.”
