The healer took the unguent from Honore. After examining it, he applied it on the king's chest. It would be unseemly for a woman to touch the king like that. Almost immediately, the king started to breathe better. The healer gave the unguent backt to Honore.<br/><br/>"Thank you, young lady," the king said. "You are a credit to your kingdom." He motioned for her to sit down. "I'm glad you came, Comtess. How are things in Goldspar? STill rocky?"<br/><br/>***********<br/><br/>Gavin looked at the prince. They would have some time until Martinez showed up. "What did you and my father talk about? You did see him rather early. He was doing well?"