Chapter Ten-5
‘They cannot be,’ Isabel said. ‘They refer to — to —’ ‘T’ the Kostigern?’ he interrupted. ‘An’ ye, little innocent, cannot even say his name. Such a mind as ye possess could never fathom why any soul’d consent t’ be one o’ his, considerin’ his actions. But yer mind is a place o’ naught but light; ye cannot see the shadows in everyone else’s.’ Isabel was speechless with surprise and dismay. She crept closer to Sophy, unconsciously seeking support. She was a little reassured when Sophy took her hand and gave it an encouraging squeeze. ‘The rumours are true?’ she said at last, in a voice barely above a whisper. The Ferryman smiled sadly. ‘Ye ‘ave cast me in the role o’ some kind o’ prince in a tale, no? Afflicted wi’ some dreadful Curse all undeservin’, an’ requirin’ only a maid pure o’ h
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