1)
Soon enough, Wolf and his companions come to another lit lantern. It’s hanging in a room occupied by six bored-looking soldiers.
“Halt!” one barks, hastily snatching and brandishing his spear. “Who’re YOU?”# 2)
“Prisoner escort,” Wolf replies wearily.
“Oh. Wait, isn’t that the King of Neverune?”
“It’s his body double. Used in wartime, and so on, while the real king hides.”
“Oh. And the woman?”#epicfantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) February 24, 2020
3)
“Body double’s handler. Does his makeup, poses as a highcoin doxy because only kings can afford such, so a convincing touch, hey?”
“Gods, these kings are blasted clever! Er, any chance of borrowing the handler?”
“That depends.” 4)
“On WHAT? Reminding you that you’re outnumbered, and WE have the spears.”
“On what the wizards leave of her, after THEY’RE done. Being as you obviously value subtle reminders.”#epicfantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) February 24, 2020
