The Fuller's Apprentice (The Chronicles of Tevenar Book 1) (58 page)

And then, after enough people knew of the window-glass and understood its principles that the knowledge would not be lost even if he were silenced, he would go to the Matriarch. She would listen. Weren’t her dearest hopes pinned on finding some way to revive the lost power of the wizards? Even if he couldn’t yet offer the healing power needed to give her the daughter she so desperately desired, she would see the potential the window-glass offered.

Gevan’s hand paused. Perhaps the window-glass could be of immediate use to her. The peace with Marvanna was fragile. There was always the danger that their larger, stronger neighbor to the north might attack again. How much of an advantage would accrue to a commander who could spy on enemy troops without going near them? Or to a naval captain who could identify a hostile ship from leagues away?

He smiled. Yes, that was the way to gain the Matriarch’s support. Once he convinced her, he wouldn’t need to fear the Purifiers. They didn’t yet have as much power in Ramunna as they did in Marvanna. The Matriarch had little use for their fanaticism.

Her favor would shield him. Her patronage would allow him to go forward with his research at a greatly increased pace. Perhaps, in time, he would learn how to grant her desire. If so, the rewards she would shower upon him would surpass even the wealth and privilege the ancient wizards had enjoyed.

Gevan reached out and stroked the cold metal of the window-glass in wonder. Then he bent with renewed industry to his notes.

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