"I ... I carry no message, Kieron."
Kieron nodded to Nevitta who drew his dagger and placed it against Landor's throat.
"We have no time for lies, Landor," said Kieron.
To emphasize the point, Nevitta pressed the blade tighter against the pulse in the First Lord's neck. Landor screamed.
"Don't...!"
"Talk—or I'll cut the gizzard out of you!" Nevitta growled.
"All right! All right! But take that knife away...!"
"Ivane sent you here."
Landor nodded soundlessly.
"Why?"