I think the poppies are a nice touch to end with.

Very interesting. Jeptha needed a kitten. I hope John will decide he likes La Longi and will become part of the village.

Very odd but apparently effective.

It seems it would be time to report to the king as quickly as possible. His nobles may be trying to overthrow him and that's why they called a meeting, asking for a report, before the king heard any of it.

It will be interesting to see what Jeptha will learn.

Wow. So, now we know what happened to Northwich. I wonder if the thunderbirds attacked because someone had kept one of their young?

Were you unaware of Ahusaka's raid?!?

All alike who literally love alliteration Should belly up to the bar and bear the bard's bare soul. At yon Puking Peasant (and some puking nobles, too, I trow) Puling and pining perhaps prepare the ear.

Good advice. How did he take it?

"I will grind them to make bread for giants" for a price.