Chapter 26: Secrets in the Night

Tothmor

A look towards the west revealed the sun not far from the edge of the horizon. Once it set completely, the last evening bell would toll and all the gates in the city would be locked, separating the five city districts until morning. Hastening to avoid this, Troy and Leander were all but running as they moved along the central road in Tothmor. Since it was uphill and neither man had an impressive constitution, they were soon panting and gasping for breath. As they reached the second circle, they both had to stop at the gatehouse and regain their wind while the guards watched in amusement.

"Let us go again," Leander said half-heartedly, and he set into motion once more.

"Bards were not meant for physical exertion," Troy attempted to speak, though little more than garbled sounds came out of his mouth as he followed after Leander.