Pulchra And Akaru, Page 3

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  Akaru walked slowly up the mountain side toward where he knew he would find Boyotar. The large daemon had fought alongside Akaru for centuries.

  “Lord Akaru,” Boyotar greeted him bowing slightly.

  “Boyotar, my friend,” Akaru said. Without further preamble he continued, “As I recall you are very fond of fresh poultry.”

  “Yes,” Boyotar frowned. “But I only eat what I catch in the forest or in the marsh.”

  “Because I have forbidden you to eat the livestock kept by the townsmen,” Akaru smiled. “I believe that was rather harsh of me.”

  “Do not taunt me, my friend,” Boyotar smiled gleefully.

  “I do not taunt. The magistrate has disobeyed me. Fill your greedy belly with his chickens, geese, and ducks.”

  “Matusio!” Boyotar called to his servant. “Come quickly. We are going down the mountain.”