"Trace,"
The addressee at the top of the note removed any hope the man had of the paper being coincidentally in the pocket. Trace wanted to vomit. He resisted the urge to tear up the note on the spot and throw it away. The safety of others was at stake; he couldn't act rashly and risk their lives because of his frustration.
Although his frustration was very great indeed.
Just how far did the influence of his blackmailer reach? The stable boy had delivered the letter to him before he went to the king, but anyone can hand a child a note and tell them who to take it to, that didn't mean Issachar knew anything.
Still, If he found an opportunity, maybe he should question the child, even if it was likely to be a fruitless effort.
