5.

 

On top of The Pale House, Heast stood on the edge of the roof and listened to reports. He was told the early numbers of the force approaching, about the Spine’s preparation, Steel, the Brotherhood and his own guard. He heard from the hospital and from the Keep. Flares were delivered, supplies counted. As the day wore on, it felt as if his visitors and their reports were one endless shape, but he knew their names and worth.

All but one.