"I came to apologise," Inric says, "and to ask for your help. The standing stones on the Howe are graves. The graves of my people fallen in battle. Ylva has told me there are more across Saldissay. The records in the Great Library lie." It hurts more than he expected, especially that last. He half turns away from Magistra Colle, not wanting to see her expression. "I'm sorry," she says, and reaches out in sympathy, the last thing he wants. He pulls away reflexively.