Chapter 4: Brandon - The City of Pirin

Outline:

The cart makes it to Pirin
Rodrick doesn't want to (or let his sons) listen to rumors about King Roland
Brandon spots royal messsanger & guards
Rick points out buildings
The group waves to Rodrick's friend, Anders
The cart arrives at Blackburn Manor
Brandon sees manor for first time
Servants & staff greet the Hobsons
Brandon helps brothers unload cart
Rodrick sends Rick, Thomas, and Brandon to city to have fun
The boys in Pirin
Snacks & drinks!
Puppet show
Rick checks them into the Inn
Thomas points out Blackburn Catherdral (2nd oldest abbey)
Thomas & Brandon talk about school and higher learning
Divos' stall
The lads spot the theater troupe
Brandon and Thomas make it to the front & realize it's Ahmenebar and the Golden Apple
One of the women touches Brandon & asks "Tell me, young master, where will you be when King Ahmenabar is reborn?”
First hint of apple magic
Rick pulls back Brandon and Thomas
Brandon wants to go back to the apple & the troupe
Rick refuses
Trumpets announce Lord Blackburn's message
Everyone goes to the center of city & boys follow
Lord Blackburn delivers message from Stonehill Castle
Lord Blackburn suspends the spring market for 5 days
Rick tells Brandon they are well and truly fucked