Beinn 5.3
“Massoud, he is my companion. Many things he told me, such as he was making plans with a foreigner that would alter the political landscape here. He told me that some officials from the government were involved. He told me that Lords would possibly fall. Others he said he could not. But he is a half-breed more of the Beinn than the city. I have sources he does not and an intellect that is by no means dull.”
Massoud grunted.
“I knew the foreigner was most likely of the Guild, my sources tell me Llyr is an ambitious and unscrupulous mid-ranker who I imagine is involved in your plot, and Lord Lochshire is as likely a target as any. I also knew that Roy was to ride today to kill men, the way he had prepared his weapons before he left. Now I will ride with you to help kill these men.”
Massoud looked impassively at Elspeth. Dangerous this one. As dangerous as her mate but moreso to me as I can only understand a man’s mind. She would be most useful but the sooner Roy was healed and he could work through him the better. To her credit Elspeth held her tongue waiting for Massoud to speak.
“Pull your hood over you face. Let the cowl down as far as it will go.”
“Why?” She asked as she followed his instructions.
“Those we go to meet our provided by Llyr. They would not understand a woman with us.”
“A Kaldone will not have a problem with a woman.”
“These are prisoners released for the task. Most are Beinn, freedom and all the loot they can carry their reward for this ambush. Beinn are not as understanding of women in these circumstances unless I am mistaken.”
“I apologize. You are right to be cautious,” acceded Elspeth.
“That and one of her henchmen, a man named Andrew had expected to bring me news of the outcome this evening. He will undoubtedly be most irritated to find the two of us joining him. Your identity being unknown will hopefully temper his reaction.”
“I understand.”
“Then we ride.” Commanded Massoud turning his horse to continue on in his original direction, Elspeth trailing, hood drawn low.
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