'WHEN WE'RE DONE, WE'LL SHOW you the best swimming hole.'

Y'len chatted excitedly to me as I shovelled dirt out, then stood back to let Broen have his turn.

'That sounds nice,' I smiled down at her.

It really would be nice. The day was a scorcher, and I couldn't look more un-princess like at the moment, sweat pouring off me.

'Ashern, you and your sister go fetch some drinks. Tell the others to do the same.'

Elder Taine spoke to his son and the two ...