A raven flew overhead. Becky rose and put on her clothes, hiding her beautiful, curving figure.
She hurried into the castle, where she happened upon her brother, the future heir to Iron Stone Castle.
"What is it?" she asked.
Her brother looked grim. "A letter came from Porcupine Territory. It says Kolan Fosak stole something, grabbed a horse, and fled. They want us to inform Sir Clarence about this."
Fosak is a Knight of Iron Stone Castle. For the son of a Fosak Knight to commit theft is a complete disgrace to the Simon family!
Iron Stone City was one of the most prosperous towns around, a haven for pleasure-seekers. The amount of gold spent here daily was incalculable. It was no exaggeration to say it was hauled away by the cartload!
It was also the town with the most master blacksmiths. Compared to Porcupine Territory, the difference in wealth was like a lake to a water droplet.
Upon hearing the news, all her brother could feel was shame! Damn it all, what a disgrace!
