"I didn't see any other women. But I was in that basement."

Jordon circled and landed on Herbert's shoulder.

"Whoever it is we can't just leave her a prisoner," Jordon said. "Not without at least talking to her."

"Hey, wait a minute." The guard started to sit up. Herbert's sword point didn't budge and Alexandra hefted her stick. He lay down and sighed. "Do any of you know where I can get work? My job won't be worth spit after this."

"Talk to my father in Poond, ...