"Morressy, John - NestEgg" - читать интересную книгу автора (Morressy John)

"We encountered some bandits in the forest."

"Not bandits, wizard, but enemies of the kingdom. Alas, since the sickness of
the Chief Defender of the Realm has become known, our enemies have grown bold.
Three outlying hamlets have been raided. An invasion may come at any moment."

"Tyasan didn't mention that. We'd better hurry."

"I will provide you with a guide."

"No need, no need. I know the way," said Kedrigern, urging his horse forward.
"Just raise that barrier."

They reached the castle in the early afternoon, and were welcomed to Contrecoeur
and the Kingdom of the Misty Marshes by Tyasan himself. The king was wreathed in
smiles, and greeted them warmly.

"My good old friend, we knew you would come. Our troubles now are over," he
said, embracing Kedrigern. "And this must be your wife, as famed for her magical
talent as for her beauty and wisdom."

Princess rose from her saddle with a flutter of her gauzy little wings and flew
lightly to Tyasan's side as the king looked on in astonishment. She curtseyed
gracefully.

"We have heard you praised for many qualities, my lady, but we knew nothing of
your ability to fly, "said Tyasan.

"It's just something I picked up on a quest," she said with a delicate gesture
of dismissal.

"The royal children will be delighted to meet someone at once so lovely, so
charming, and so gifted. You must be kind to them. They are much troubled by
Cecil's condition."

"How old are they, Tyasan? They weren't even born when I was here last."

The king beamed upon them. "I remember the occasion well. I had only recently
wed my fair queen Thrymm. She was sorely afflicted, but you came to her aid, old
friend."

"What was her problem?" Princess asked.

"Spiders."

"Isn't it customary to call an exterminator?"

"These spiders popped out of Thrymm's mouth every time she spoke," Kedrigern
explained.