"Aye, lord. I am well." Garstan cautiously shifted his injured arm as he rose, wincing slightly with the motion. "And, in truth, I would that we moved on sooner rather than later." He grinned at Thornden and added, "It would not do to stay hidden and be taken for a villain by every passing Eorlinga."
Thornden looked at him under crossed eyebrows, and Garstan grew silent.
"Forgive me. I spoke in jest."
Eodwine laughed again, "Come! All has ended well, and no harm taken. Let us have an end of the matter."
Thornden's face cleared slightly, though a slight frown still clouded his face. Turning back to Eodwine, he said, "My lord. We left our horses outside the wood and should return to them."
"So you should. And so must we! Garstan and I will go on to the house. Meet us there."
Thornden nodded, and they parted. Eodwine and Garstan soon came back to their horses and set off at a gentle gallop towards the main house.
Last edited by Celuien; 10-25-2006 at 08:09 PM.
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