sub-majer

The sub-majer slowly takes his son, who is beginning to squirm, and lifts the infant boy to his shoulder.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

"That's what it's coming to, these days, if the sub-majer follows those directives."

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

When he is done, his head throbs, and his eyes are watering, but the only traces of the sub-majer are his sabre, some buckles, a small dagger, and a few coins-and dark marks and ashes on the stone floor.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

"No one ahead, ser," reports the scout who has pulled his mount around and beside the sub-majer.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

The sub-majer senses both the partial lie and the other's unease with the statement, but only replies, dryly, "I've noticed that already."

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

The sub-majer can see a chandlery, a cooper's shop, a weaver's, perhaps a fuller's, before he reaches the senior captain.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

At least, once he gets away from Assyadt, he will be just another sub-majer, and not the sub-majer.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

The new sub-majer keeps a pleasant smile on his lips as he carries his gear through the open double doors and into the foyer.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

The tired sub-majer winces, then suppresses a sigh as Ryalth slips from the large bed to the smaller one.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

Lorn nods, then looks at the dark-haired sub-majer.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000