06 - Rule of Thieves (2015)
“Praetor Tarius indicated the scroll in his hand. “It’s a letter of recommendation, to be sent to the king in Lythnia upon my death. The role of Praetor is not a hereditary or elected position. The power of appointment lies with the king. But by tradition, he will almost certainly name whatever man I put forth as my successor. There are some among my advisors who suspect the seriousness of my condition and aspire to replace me when the time comes. They hope it is their name I will write here.”
He tilted the scroll so I could see that it had been mostly filled, but there was an empty space. “It only remains for me to enter my choice and sign the document.”
I couldn’t imagine why he was telling me any of this.
He continued with, “Torg Branek especially covets the position. He imagines I do not know of his ambition, but none of my counselors can hide their aims from me. Asmund Summerdale is another who would rejoice to see the way cleared for him.
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