Far Horizons: Tales of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror. Issue #13 April 2015 | Page 180

to Marshlight.
“Did Lord Fairmont ever pave those roads of his,
Ethan?”
“Yes Brian. Connor kept his end of the bargain.”
“Does the Earl know you still call him Connor?”
“He does, and he tolerates it.”
Garion leaned his head forward and Brian was on
alert. He drew his bow, nocked an arrow and waited.
When Garda did the same Brian sat up and loosed his
arrow before ducking down over Garion’s neck again.
They easily stepped over the body and Brian’s hand
came down to yank out the arrow. The quiver was full
but it was a habit from the days of the border patrol.
The horses didn’t slow until they saw the torches of
Marshli v