In his land. He has repeatedly assured me they
were not. It is now, without question, he lied, but even still, I
cannot finance a raid into his country. That could be an act of war.
50 But of course you are a private citizen, and can go and do what you
wish! I know nothing of your plans. As for finances, those who have
captives in Fr I'm sure would help you raise the necessary funds.
51 Of course I know nothing about that, either, but I will send you a
personal gift from my own funds of one-hundred gold, for no particular
reason but as praise for your recent efforts!"
52 The Hawk smiled. "That will be a fine beginning, Lord!"
53 The First Speaker was right. It took The Hawk little time to raise
the needed funds and to gather volunteers. A party of one-hundred
select fighting people again disguised as Mukan travelers a few weeks
later, headed south towards Fr.
54 As they wanted to seem like rich nobles, they hired a barge as soon
as the river Lot was passable, and were carried down to its city.
There, they hired a ship and sailed to Fr, where they pitched their
tents outside the city.
55 They pretended to be interested in everything … pottery, weapons,
dried fruit. They made many contacts throughout the city. There was
even a small colony of The Children of Spirit there, led by one
Wandering Fox. There were only nine families, but their presence there
worried The Hawk. He feared that if he carried out his plans, the Frns
might take vengeance on these innocent people.
56 He secretly made contact with Wandering Fox, told him who he was,
and what his intentions were.