Around eight, Thorburn lit a couple candles, gave everyone some more food and whispered, "Even though I'm not expecting anything to happen until maybe 10, at 8:30, we need to start listening at the door to see if or when anyone enters the dungeon. I don't expect anyone to arrive early, but I never trust plans to go according to schedule. I'm never disappointed that way. We'll go in half hour shifts. Your Lordship need not stand a watch, but you may if you want to hear what it sounds like at the door. I hope you'll pardon us for not entrusting Ailene's well being to your ears."

"No offense...