XV. All the King’s Men
They all filed out. The guards, a reluctant Izgomir, Ungolf who cast a last wistful look at his hellish contraption and finally, Vangenard and Kelgurd who manhandled Giselbert and Walaric, while whispering amongst themselves.
Kurval knew that they probably thought him mad, but he did not care. He sometimes suspected that the only reason why there were not more plots against him and attempts on his life was because many of the nobles were terrified of Kurval, the barbarian from beyond the sea, and of what he might do.
Once the door fell shut, Kurval pushed the bar home to prevent any further interruptions. Then he crossed the chamber in a few long-legged strides until he was looming before Adeliz who was still strapped into the execution chair. Her chest was heavin
