Feeling lighter than I had in days, I looked for Nana, Pua and Isobeau. I wanted to know what to do next and since Aurie had still not caught up to us, I had to look for information from other sources. I didn’t want to have any time in which to consider the probability that Aurie had returned to her Order and was going about the countryside with her Brothers.

The feeling of lightness gave me room to relax. I certainly felt relaxed. And sleepy. Yawning, I looked about for a place to sit down. ...