"I won't tell you what to do but please forgive her," Daren pleaded on Nora's behalf once again.

"Then I will find you an ultimatum."

"Whatever you want me to do I will do it," Daren said and Valery was pleased with it.

"Call the young lord here, Nora," she instructed.

"Yes, Mistress," Nora said and left the hall.

"While we wait for me to pass my judgment, I want you to tell me the purpose of your visit. Not even once had your family entered my mountain. So, ...