Chapter 5-6 Summary

Martin is entertaining company from Lord Miguel and his two daughters. Fannon is Duke's second in command as he was to Martin's father. Lord Miguel wants Martin to think about marrying one of the young girls, but Martin is certain that the girls will do nothing more than limit his freedom. After the Lord arrives Martin receives word from carrier pigeons that his brother has died. He makes plans to go to the funeral. Fannon tells Martin he (Fannon) needs to retire, and Charles the former Tsurani slave takes Fannon's place. Martin receives a letter later on but tells no one what it says. Fannon tells Martin that it is certain that Lyam will begin to have trouble since he has no heir and Arutha is dead. He tells Martin that for his brother's sake as well as the kingdom he...