Indeed, I dread that it may have already happened." Very slightly, just enough for Dragon to see, Rycca shook her head. "In that case," the jarl said, "we must seek the goblet immediately. All else can wait." "But the boy will tell us if he is put to the question!" Trygyv insisted. "Are you so anxious for torture, merchant? If the son of Ragnar has committed this crime, I do not believe he will be forced to speak of it short of his own death, which will profit you nothing, as he will take with him the whereabouts of the goblet. If he is innocent, torturing him will avail us nothing for he will know nothing of any Use. Therefore, there is no reason to tarry at it. Rather, the town must be searched immediately and your vessel as well, from bow to stern, every nook and cranny. I will put my men to it at once." Before Trygyv could comment further, Dragon raised a hand, summoning Magnus. To him alone, he said, "Organize the men. Concentrate on the vessel and any place Trygyv is known to frequent in the town.
