They reached the town of Gretzgig and Bru found it had changed since she last was here. A crude wall had been erected and a stout wooden gate stood guarded by two sentries posted on a small platform. One of these called to them as they approached.

“State your name and business.”

“I am the wizard Bruhana. I have business with your mayor.”

The two guards conferred and the second one asked, “How do I know you are who you say?”

Bru bristled at ...