Chapter 13-14 Summary

The people at Armengarian stand ready for the attack that Murmandamus is readying. Guy's forces are able to hold the attackers back the first four days. Martin and the other have been gone only ten days. That evening the enemy brings out a golden throne with a moredhel in a short white robe. It is Murmandamus and he begins to speak to the city. He calls them his children and offers to let them join him instead of fighting. He has a seductive tone in his voice that gives a feeling of warmth and peace. Arutha is able to convince Guy to tell Murmandamus that the city needs to vote on it after a day. They are trying to stall for time in the hopes that reinforcements will come. Murmandamus warns that there will be total destruction for any that do...