Lion Head Mesa seventieth

greatwater lake.

but racharra hesitated around marriage.

"it seems to me that two might work better than a single body," senmut began thoughtfully. "i have no opposition to your claim upon the lake. i agree it would be an apt way to guard our northwestern gate. it might be more worthwhile to send a married pair there, in the spring."

in the spring when children might be born, he did not add. racharra would understand, senmut was certain. "i am going on an expedition to moontide, to bring gifts in trade and return with things we do not have here in among our palaces. come with me. it will give you a chance to travel, to view other sights, and perhaps to take stock of foreign men."

the man was quiet now, watching the young noblewoman.