As the five law enforcement officers returned to the carriage, they listened as Balgair told them that the mage might not be guilty of desertion and then showed them the council letter.
“It’s looking more and more like the mayor is the only guilty one,” Ben stated as he read the letter. “The only way to clear the guard captain is to check with the gate they exited from.”
“Going to Derosa, they’d leave from the North gate,” Methak mentioned, pointing toward that gate.
The Reeve nodded and gestured in that general direction. “Then, to the North gate, it is.”
“Aye, sir,” the driver replied as he snapped the reins and started the horses off on a light canter.
“If the information at the gate checks out, your Captain will be cleared, and we can deal with Willems,” Balgair commented, leaning back into the seat. He didn’t want to admit it, but he was getting used to the carriage.
“How long till we get to the North gatehouse?” Balgair inquired as he stared straight ahead.
“About ten blocks,…
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