Under Watchful Eyes

Poor Mert suffered vile treatment; Coen ought to attempt his liberation from that cell — though the keys need finding, probably in the overseer's keeping.

Mert's cell key is in hand; the hour to liberate him has come.

Mert is out of his cell; now get him safely beyond Stoneward Post.

Mert is out of his cell; now get him safely beyond Stoneward Post.

The gate soldier seized Coen's weapons at Stoneward Post; they must be reclaimed.

• 1 Get the key to Mert's cell Poor Mert suffered vile treatment; Coen ought to attempt his liberation from that cell — though the keys need finding, probably in the overseer's keeping.
• 2 Free Mert Mert's cell key is in hand; the hour to liberate him has come. 3 time segments
• 3 Escort Mert through the Stoneward Post's main gate Mert is out of his cell; now get him safely beyond Stoneward Post.
• 4 Escort Mert through the Stoneward Post's main gate Mert is out of his cell; now get him safely beyond Stoneward Post.
• 5 Retrieve your weapons The gate soldier seized Coen's weapons at Stoneward Post; they must be reclaimed. Optional

• Mert was freed from the post, but he will not return to the manumits — too wounded and frightened.
• Coen attempted Mert's rescue, yet fell short. Rest eternal grant him.
• The miller is past saving. May his soul find eternal rest.
• Other priorities cut the rescue short.