"Go fetch the Doctor," she ordered the apprentice.

"No," Marshal pushed himself to his feet. "I'm alright. It was the shock of the binding returning." He looked at Marriette and grinned. "He's back - whatever separated us is gone." He went still for a long moment. "King Harald has landed outside the Port and is making his way here. He warns of treachery."

"How long until he gets here?" the apprentice asked.

"He's traveling hard, but on foot." Marshall still looking ...