Valerian and Valerie had just left the city, and Anne had begun to run fast when a bird's call slowed Valerian down. Raising his head, he found a magic bird slowly circling them. Gradually the bird descended, and Valerian found an acquaintance sitting on the saddle.
He asked, "Sir Calor, is something the matter?"
It was Calor. He had come over to pass the orders of the Knight Commander. The man jumped off the bird, and so did Valerian. Calor said upon getting close, "The commander has a task for you."
Valerian raised his brows and asked, "What is it?"
Calor smiled and said, "He wants you to track down all the Tyrant's men. Can you do it?"
Valerian thought briefly, saying, "I do not know what your Commander is thinking. I intended to look for these hounds, so I guess I will take it, however, since he sent you to inform me. I think you do have something in exchange for my labor?"
