Kel did well that day. She had managed to slay eight spidrens, the most of anyone except for the Lioness who killed nine. That night Kel shared a tent with Alanna, them being the only tow females. They talked about everything—from life at the palace to hopes and dreams for the future. The Lady Knight and Lady Squire got to know each other well, and Kel never tired of hearing of Alanna's days as a page and squire. Kel was most amused to find out that Alanna and King Jonathan had been lovers. Alanna, in turn, was surprised at Kel and Neal's growing relationship.
The next morning found them, once again, fighting spidrens. The spidrens' number had been greatly reduced from the day before, but the ones still remaining fought vividly. By noon, there were but 6 spidrens remaining, so Kel, Alanna, and Neal spent the remainder of the day helping the villagers clean up town. Neal and Alanna used some of their healing magic on the injured ones.
Around dusk the two live spidrens fled.
"Wow, that's a relief!" Alanna said, pulling her covers over her head. "We should be in Corus in a week, or maybe a day or two later. I'm just glad those spidrens are gone for a while! They're such a nuisance, and the only ones that can fight them are knights. The peasants don't know a sword from a stick!"
"I know. I'll be glad to get to spend some time with Ne-" Kel blushed as Alanna raised her eyebrow.
"Oh, and why is this?" Alanna asked mockingly. Kel answered by turning even redder and mumbling something incomprehensible.