Oh, there was news. The look said that clear enough before she looked away. Her voice wasn't completely clear now.

"We are told that we are winning. They never say otherwise. The only news that comes truly direct though is the lists."

The names. Each month, the names. And the wailing.

Her shoulders stiffened, shaking her head. She focused on Lineave who stayed at the changed pace, but she knew might not be so keen to go faster again. The house wouldn't be terribly further.

Marion's voice was very still when she added, "The actions I take would bring any other to the noose long before now."