By Hilari Bell
Can a bard, a sword, a unicorn–and a hopeless prince–save a country? Fourteen–year–old Prince Perryn is teased for loving books greater than swords. yet Perryn's books are his top guns to forestall the dragon that's destroying his kingdom–and his one wish of incomes his father's appreciate. whilst he reveals a prophecy on how you can kill the dragon, Perryn units out to discover the 3 issues had to make it come true–a unicorn, a real bard, and a unique sword. yet, as we all know, the one more thing absurd than pursuing a prophecy is believing any of those legends may well nonetheless be chanced on. From acclaimed writer Hilari Bell, The Prophecy unfolds with wit, knowledge, possibility, and discovery, as any unforgettable event may still!
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Tell me, does the mayor know . . ” The tall guard turned and went back into the tavern. A moment later he emerged carrying a gracefully curved but battered harp, which he shoved into the bard’s waiting hands. The three of them went off through the crowd together. - 42 The farmer was laughing. ” “I suppose he must be,” said Perryn ruefully, climbing down from the cart. “I’d better follow them. ” “My pleasure,” said the farmer. “And don’t worry about following them. You’ll be able to find your bard in the town lockup anytime in the next month, or I miss my guess.
Perryn groped his way to the ladder. The tavern keeper offered many consoling words, and so did his wife and daughter. They found Perryn’s spectacles in the loft—undamaged, thank goodness—but they didn’t agree to replace the money he had lost, or even supply him with breakfast. They did offer to send a groom to fetch the mayor, but Perryn refused. Machidius wrote that it was the duty of all men to assist in the apprehension of thieves, but the mayor might recognize him. He would certainly remember the incident when Perryn’s father came in search of his missing son.
I’m a bard,” said Lysander. “For what it’s worth, which these days is practically nothing. I don’t know what you want, but whatever it is, you’re unlikely to get it from me. ” Perryn held his breath. The bard’s face went still. “Yes. ” The bard laughed. ” Perryn thought. “I’ll chop the wood,” he said finally. “I’ve never used an ax before, so it’ll take a while. While I work you’ll write a song. A song that—” “Reveals the truths and so on and so on. I understand. ” Lysander studied him. “You’re serious, aren’t you?