X. Sentence of Death
The sun was already dipping towards the horizon, but Kurval and his advisers were still arguing in the royal tent about what to do about Adeliz of Angilbert.
That is, Kurval and Izgomir were arguing. Lord Vangenard had excused himself to oversee Kurval’s own troops as well as those of Angilbert, who had been rounded up, disarmed and placed under guard to prevent any uprisings or rescue attempts. Baron Kelgurd had procured a barrel of wine from the Gods knew where and had fallen asleep after sampling its contents. And while Ragur was still present and awake, Kurval could tell that the young Count fervently wished he were elsewhere. Kurval couldn’t even blame him.
“Sire, the Lords of Angilbert have defied the crown again and again,” Izgomir argued, “They refuse to pay
