Chapter SixteenLiliwen turned around to face the guard who had been shadowing her since
her return. "Where are they keeping Cadfael? Take me to him," she said.
The guard led the way as they crossed into the residential wing of the
palace.
This part would be the most painful. The guard opened the door to the
infirmary and showed her in. Liliwen held her breath as she stepped inside.
Nothing could have prepared her for the sight that awaited her. Cadfael,
laid up on blood stained sheets. His wounds were still seeping, even though
they had been covered in medicinal tinctures and seaweed. He was in bad
shape.
Cara sat on a stool beside him, tending to his many bandages.
"Oh, Cadfael, I'm so sorry," Liliwen cried out as she approached.
He opened his eyes, and smiled awkwardly. His f
