Deepwood Weald I am in Misery

The panther was intrigued by these names, all in a tongue he was unfamiliar with. He wanted to ask about the language and where Minnow had learned it, but he could see that the woman was exhausted.

"Rest now, Minnow," he said kindly. "When you wake, there will be fresh meat for you."

He nuzzled each babe in turn before pressing his nose to Minnow's forehead as well. Then he left them — though he did not go far before he settled down to watch over the small family while they slept.