SEVEN
Lord Lewis was the first guest to arrive at Loch Findlugan. His companion was a messenger from King Harald who had much to say to the council. Lord Angus glanced at Rudolf, then took the messenger for a walk around the lakeshore, so that they might discuss weighty matters in private.
Rudolf burned with curiosity as he watched them go, so he jumped when Lord Lewis's arm landed heavily on his shoulder.
"Let them go, boy. We'll find out what they have to say in council, soon enough. Who are you? I don't remember Angus having a son. You look older than those girls of his."
Rudolf gave Lord Lewis his full attention. "I'm Rudolf, Lord Angus's foster son. From Viken."
Lord Lewis clapped him on the back so hard it would have tipped a lesser man over. "Thought so! My mother came from V
