Chapter 2 -- Hunters and Hunted ; Part six

Abiathar shook his head. "I won't give it." He vowed. "It's just a little bit of information." Said Dath, his voice still soft. "Kedemar!" Dath gestured for him to surrender the dagger, and the young man gave it over. Dath shoved Abiathar to his feet and prodded him toward the table with the hilt of the dagger. "Sit." Dath instructed. Abiathar complied. "Now," Dath continued, as Kedemar and Natalya looked on in awe. "A councilman was murdered a week ago. Jonin of Kenrath committed the deed; I know his work. But I'm sure you know this already. You're a well-informed man, after all. Write down for me the name of the man who hired him." Dath smiled coldly. "Then, if anyone comes asking, you can say you told us nothing. Or, I can end you here and collect the bounty on your head that I could have long ago. I spared you that day, remember. Make your choice wisely." Defeated, Abiathar could do nothing but comply. Under the threat of Dath's blade, his shaking hand scrawled out, "Gavin Fay"