Your words set Jaethal on her heels. She frowns, but calms down. "Perhaps that's logical. This one would have

Your words set Jaethal on her heels. She frowns, but calms down. "Perhaps that's logical. This one would have to be a useless fool to do such a thing, and useless fools do not easily survive the road. Still, his story should be verified. It must be. And in any case, the dagger may lead... to my killer."