Finn clattered outside to meet the King of Bolan with Tearlach lazily following after him. The dogs kept racing ahead of them both, waiting for them to catch up with wagging tails and lolling tongues, before racing ahead again. So the first responders to the King of Bolan’s visit were dogs. They burst out of Reave Castle into the courtyard, barking and circling the ornate orange carriage that was encrusted with silver and gems. Finn blinked when he saw it.

“Now that is a traveling reason to turn to thievery,” Tearlach muttered.