Spadix

Spadix was not my uncle's but truly mine, bought with the gratuities I had earned.

Black Horses For The King McCaffrey, Anne 1996

Then I snapped the two bones in my left forearm when Spadix stumbled while we were rounding up the mares and foals prior to a storm.

Black Horses For The King McCaffrey, Anne 1996

I would not be able to lead Cornix from a seat on Spadix, so the animal would have to be ridden.

Black Horses For The King McCaffrey, Anne 1996

I had the chance to ask Canyd as I led Cornix and Spadix into the great barn.

Black Horses For The King McCaffrey, Anne 1996

First Spadix and Cornix, then Splendora, and now Ravus.

Black Horses For The King McCaffrey, Anne 1996

"I bought Spadix with the small gold ring Tegidus thanked me with."

Black Horses For The King McCaffrey, Anne 1996

I had to perch on an uncomfortable corner of the cart, but Cornix led like a lamb, just as long as Spadix was nearby.

Black Horses For The King McCaffrey, Anne 1996

Spadix was beyond Cornix on the picket, and his swollen leg was visible as we approached.

Black Horses For The King McCaffrey, Anne 1996

I didn't think of Yayin's lessons in dagger fighting: I thought only of avenging Spadix.

Black Horses For The King McCaffrey, Anne 1996

I felt cheered for the first time since Spadix died.

Black Horses For The King McCaffrey, Anne 1996