that you hit the gold on the head! Im also thinking we go by the Varangia Way down to the Mediterranean." Ter-Min-At-Ra grins and tells us also that the gold mines of Seti are in Nubia but we would have to sail the length of the Nile to reach it. "There could be many dangers", he says. I turn to look at him with amusement. "Dangers? I live for danger!"

A roaring of laughter erupts as more ale is poured out and the smell of Amalasuntha's fresh bread wafts to the table.