"I'll think of something," Wil promises recklessly. "But I have to know! Will you help?" Brother Aldus stares at him for a long time. "This isn't Cyrward's idea, is it?" he asks eventually. "No. He wasn't impressed." "Oh well, in that case maybe it's worth a try." Brother Aldus grins. "Fine. You'd better get on home. I'll meet you by the old oak at moonrise tonight. With the seer."