It looks a little better for the high king with the alliance of Lord Uriebon and the realization that Maynor is obsessed with Lord Ranevarger and Kieran and company....
Now if Kieran's group can finish their quest, maybe things will work out. However, our dear author has a tendency to not make things too easy for our heroes.....
...and back to the tired grandpa. The grandson returns shortly after 6:00 am tomorrow! (And yes he doesn't throw tantrums...he knows he will get rewarded by a timeout in the play pen.)