- The Prouds 192
“Go ahead, Jarvis,” Gilbert replied.
“During your many journeys to Cintana, have you
ever seen Harlem, son of Matthew?” asked Jarvis.
“Yes,” said Gilbert, “I saw him once before our war
with them. I was on a trade journey with several merchants
from neighboring tribes. We went to Cintana and saw the
king and his son touring the streets of Cintana in a cortege.”
Then he wondered curiously, “But, why do you
ask?”
“I want you to describe Harlem to me,” Replied
Jarvis.
Gilbert wondered why Jarvis would ask him that.
“He is thin, tall, and fair,” he replied. “He has light
black facial hair and short black hair. He also has a
distinctive mole on the right side of his forehead.”
As he talked to Gilbert, Jarvis was paying great
attention, as any small detail could help him with his plan.
“And where can I find him?” asked Jarvis.
“The king has many palaces throughout the
kingdom and he could be in anyone of them,” Gilbert
replied. “Nevertheless, the king and his family, including
his son Harlem, spend most of their time in Fitoma Palace
in Cintana.”
“But, why do you need to know all this?” he added
as he got more curious.
“You will know soon,” said Jarvis.