The king’s smile faded a little.
“Do I have your word about not questioning me?”
The king frowned. “I am not sure I like this,” he said. “But if it means so much to you then I will give my word.”
Pan nodded. “Very well then. I know who poisoned me.”
The king sat back on his feet and looked down at Pan.
“What!”
“I said I know who tried to poison me. While you were busy with Thynan, I was busy too.”
“Perhaps I should make you the royal detective then,” said the king. “How did you find out?”
Pan shuffled his body up the small mountain of pillows so he was directly facing the king. “I found out by keeping my eyes open. I noticed someone at the meeting this morning who was not behaving as the others were. He seemed disinterested in who, if anyone, raised their hand. I thought to myself
