The Lotus Thief novel · Chapter 22 of 32
Chapter 22: Blame
The physician came running with his bag and knelt by the litter.
He put his fingers on the King's throat.
He put his ear to the King's chest.
He sat back on his heels.
"Your Highness," he said.
"Say it."
"The King is alive."
The room let out a breath.
"But he's not waking."
"How long?"
"I don't know. Hours. Days. It may be."
"Get him to his chamber."
Four servants came and lifted the litter.
They carried the King out through the middle of the court and the whole room watched him go.
Then it was quiet again.
Khem stood in front of the dais.
He picked the cut petal up off the floor.
He held it up.
"Look at this," he said.
"One petal. One cut."
"And the King falls."
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