The Black Dwarf Chapter Nine

In which a determined band of friends besieges the formidable Tower of Westburnflat in hopes of rescuing a captive fair maiden, only to find their efforts complicated by a resolute guardian and the intricate codes of honour that bind their outlaw adversary. Despite their fierce resolve and cautious parley, the day ends in a vexing ambiguity that leaves hopes deferred and alliances tested beneath the shadowy battlements.