Chapter 50 The Way Forward

When the last drop of wine had been drunk, it was time to end the farewell banquet.

In accordance with Paratu customs, Mrs. Mitchell presented the colonel with a new pair of stirrups and boots as a gift.

Bod laughed heartily as he changed into the new boots, then forcefully tossed his old shoes out the window, signifying that he had completely rid himself of bad luck.

Interestingly, Winters hosted the welcome banquet for Colonel Bod in the style of the Kingdom of Galloping Horses, yet the only Paratu person present was the colonel himself.

Captain Mason, his mind blurred, was taken back to his residence by Heinrich, still mumbling about his breeding experiences on the way.

And Colonel Bod wanted a private word with Winters.

Leaving the Mitchell residence, the two men strolled along the bank of the St. George River, chatting casually about the anecdotes from the Land Academy.