War of the Words/Chapter 11

"Your highness," Tralin said plainly, "if this man is an indication that the enemy has a presence in Deren, I cannot afford to go now to the front lines. It would be leaving us open to attack from within. We know from their dealings with Neld that the enemy has an uncanny ability to strike where it is unexpected."

"I cannot make your decision for you, Tralin, but Delnar and the knights need your help. What's more, the Frogzard Knights won't answer to him as he is not nobility."

"Let me see the stranger. Perhaps I can awaken him and learn what he has to say. From there we can decide. Neither path feels entirely comfortable."

"They rarely do I fear," Draynor sighed.

"Well then..."