Jorick was called to a debriefing with the Scharfrichters and Executioners. Katelina gave him a tight hug before he left. Though the message seemed straightforward, she was worried. She, Jorick, and Jamie had disobeyed the H?here Rat's orders by following Sorino, then Jorick killed his master. She imagined him sentenced to prison in the dungeon. She could file an appeal, of course, and point out that Malick was evil, but would it do any good?

To take her mind off it, she ...