"Pirate's Swoop, Well, the fortress" Daine said. "Home of Baron George and Alanna the Lioness and their kids when they're not in Corus. And given about how furious Alanna is with the King, she probably won't be in the city for some time. That flag with the lion rearing is her banner. So she's in, seems like George is out, though."

"And one day we will stop this gods curst stupid practive of telling the world when a fief or holding is protected and when the Queen is here with her defenders lured away," he said, grimly.

Daine patted his arm. "You have fun getting that one changed, dear."