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cell of them here in Krondor, they already knew of the death of one
called Navon du Sandau, an erstwhile merchant from Kenting Rush.
Exposing his true identity had almost gotten James killed in a duel, and
it was only by dint of hours spent practicing the sword with Arutha that
James had prevailed.

Looking troubled, Arutha asked the sheriff, "What have your men
uncovered? "

"Nothing, Highness. Of some of the victims, what you d expect: men with
enemies due to their prominence in their trade. But others were men of
little significance except to their families. There is nothing of sense
about these murders. They seem ... random. " Arutha sat back and weighed
what he had been told. His mind turned furiously as he considered, then
discarded options. Finally he said, "Random? It may be we simply do not
understand what is behind the selection of victims. Have your men return
in the morning and question the families of the victims, those who
worked with them, their neighbors and anyone who may have seen them
prior to their deaths. There

42 may be some vital bit of information we are not seeing because we do
not know it is important. Send a scribe with your men to record the
conversations. In all of this we may discover some connection between
those murdered. " He sighed, fatigue evident in his features. "Return to
your post, sheriff. Join me after morning court tomorrow and we ll
discuss this business at length. I ll want your men s reports by
tomorrow evening. " The sheriff bowed and withdrew.

Arutha turned to de Lacy. 'What else? "

"Nothing that cannot wait, Highness. " Arutha rose. "Court is dismissed
until the tenth hour of the day tomorrow. " De Lacy and Jerome left the
chamber, and Arutha turned to Gardan and the squires. "Now, Gardan, what
is it you wished to speak with me about? "

"Highness, I ve served your house since I was a boy. I ve been a soldier
and sergeant to your father, and a captain and marshal to you. It s time
I returned home to Crydee. I wish to retire. " Arutha nodded. "I see.
Can we speak of this over supper? " The Knight-Marshal said, "If you
wish. "

"I do. " Turning to the squires, Arutha said, "Locklear, you d best be
getting ready for your journey tomorrow morning. I ll have travel
warrants and orders sent to your quarters. Leave with the dawn patrol to
Sarth. If I fail to see you before then, have a safe journey to Tyr-Sog.
" Locklear tried to keep his expression neutral as he answered, "Thank
you, Your Highness. " Arutha turned to James and said again, "You know
what to do.

Arutha and Gardan turned toward the royal apartments as the two squires