He also told me he would have them taxi to within a hundred yards of where the guns were stored. He wished me good luck and drove away. I walked back ...to the Whisper, sitting in the open troop door to wait."I have the tower traffic on, Harry, if you want to listen in. Do you mind if we go over to the Officers Club and get something to eat?" If you hang on a few minutes I will drive you. I have a Jeep coming for my use." Hey thanks! That will save us a lot of walking."I started to say something. Athol mounted up and sadly looked down at his slain friend, then he and his riders made for the path that led down to where a lower pass would put them above the scene and a place to attack from. From the watchtower, several men observed the movement of the men up in the hills, unsure of why they had broke their positions without order. Garreth was quickly summoned and informed of the change. He heard how they were moving at great speed and knew something of great consequence was happening.. ************** Bergen. ‘Do you think she will have arrived yet mother?’ Inga asked, the dribble of fat from the chicken leg she was chewing, escaping down her over generous chin. ‘She should be arriving soon child. Vera died some weeks back, although your Aunt does not know that. The house is empty, Asgrim and Galti are waiting there for her. They will finish her off, and with no males around, it means I take over as Lady of Haur.’ Sibbe smiled, her gap filled grin brown, her clothes covered. Did she dare to say she wasn't feeling well. She could tell Mort, the boss, that she had a headache. But she'd already done that last week. She would have to wait at least another week before she could try again. Already Mort seemed displeased with her. Well, what did he expect? Did have to act as if the damned College Cafe was her whole life? Even though she spent so many hours working there, Susi wasn't about to think about it as having anything to do with her real self!"Creep!" she said,.
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