Behold a Pale Horse
“It had been a slow but hard ride from the port of Genua, climbing up into the mountains along the winding tracks. Fidelma noticed that the route they followed was broad and well used. Now and then, they encountered little bands of merchants leading pack mules in the opposite direction. They passed with friendly greeting. Fidelma observed them with interest for she had not expected to see so many people on the track.
‘This is part of the old Salt Road,’ offered Magister Ado, who was riding along...side her. Behind them came Brother Faro on a grey, fiery-tempered horse, while Sister Gisa was seated on the pack mule. Fidelma, who was a keen judge of horses, had observed that the horses they rode were of a breed she had not encountered before, with high withers, short back, narrow croup, and tail hung low.
‘The Salt Road?’ she frowned. She had been going to ask about the breed when Master Ado’s statement distracted her.
‘The road leads to Ticinum Papia, a city beyond this mountain range and further to the north.MoreLess
‘This is part of the old Salt Road,’ offered Magister Ado, who was riding along...side her. Behind them came Brother Faro on a grey, fiery-tempered horse, while Sister Gisa was seated on the pack mule. Fidelma, who was a keen judge of horses, had observed that the horses they rode were of a breed she had not encountered before, with high withers, short back, narrow croup, and tail hung low.
‘The Salt Road?’ she frowned. She had been going to ask about the breed when Master Ado’s statement distracted her.
‘The road leads to Ticinum Papia, a city beyond this mountain range and further to the north.MoreLess
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