And though provoked enough for ten men, he never raised his voice to the older knight.

He thought the old knight would want to hear that.

The old knight then turned to face the watching soldiers and prisoners.

The old knight was off east, trying to set to rights the trouble there.

Standing, the old knight took off his high white helm, though he did not seem to understand why.

Unexpectedly, she knew the old knight had played a small part in the council's decision.

At first, the old knight didn't seem to realize he had an audience.

The older knight watched him for a moment, then shrugged.

But when he was done, the old knight shook his head.

"I wish he could have known you," the old knight said.