Spirit Gate: Book One Of Crossroads - Plot & Excerpts
The southern and western deserts—Kartu Town itself—lay three or more months’ journey behind them. Dusty trails led them along grassy hills and through sparse woodland. This late in the year, well into the dry season, the streams falling out of the highlands were running low, although there was still enough water for horses and soldiers alike. In Kartu Town, where water came from a trio of precious springs, water cost a tidy price. Here in the wilderness, water was free. Tohon took Shai under his wing, as an uncle might. They rode forward to scout every day. “You’re not skilled enough to be a tailman,” the soldier explained to Shai, “but you’re cousin to captain’s wife, so the men humor you. Better learn a few things.” “My friends are teaching me to fight,” said Shai, embarrassed by this talk. “They’re just having fun, beating you up. I’ll teach you a few tricks. Then they’ll respect you.” Had they been making fun of him all along, in the guise of friendship?
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