Chapter Six: Mention of OgresThe village-crier sounded in good voice as Luis returned home. To be entirely accurate the crier was on loan from the neighbouring, and far more prosperous, village of Casasierra, which lay at the top of the mountain pass to the west. Casasierra was an old place, its colourful history dotted with meetings and incidents with the Moors, people who had shaped the cultural heritage of the surrounding area. It had thrived, its position on the main route to Anteguerra meant trade flourished. Within a few decades its prosperity was such it became the premier village of the Axarquia. Whenever the mayor of Riodelgado sent a request, Casasierra responded by loaning its dignitaries.
A considerable number of people gathered in the square as the crier stood upon a makeshif
