Return to the Tavern

The Reeve talks to the Bartender

The rest of the trip was completed silently, with each person buried in their thoughts.  The driver slowed as they approached the swan and pulled to the walkway.  “We’re here, sir.  How long do you think you’ll be?”  He eyed the neighborhood warily, almost as if he believed someone would try to steal the landau. 

Drawn from his reverie, it took Balgair a…