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Lachlan studied it for a tie in use today” He ran the tip of his finger along the page and stopped “This word Talorc is a name This spiral symbol means maiden or mother The word Eithne is a female name, I believe The fact the naest a kinship of sorts”

Isla stared at him A rush of pride filled her chest “Do you think Talliano is related to someone buried here?”

Ivana sighed “Nikolai lied about s He could have lied about the scholars na is possible”

Lachlan closed the book and handed it back to the marquess “Could I use the lantern for a moment?”

Isla gave him the lamp, curious to know of his intention She watched him walk around the perimeter of the room Each wall housed four separate recesses, each one containing a rectangular shaped stone tomb Lachlan ran his hand over the dusty lid on the first to on to the next one

He stopped at the end of the row “Thisfor”

They all hurried over to him

The marquess examined the stone coffin “How do you know this is the one ant?”

Lachlan pointed to the lid “The original inscription is visible, but someone has carved a new inscription near the bottom of the slab It carries the spiral symbol I mentioned earlier” He handed Ivana the lantern and then turned to Leo “Help me open the tomb”

Isla gasped “No, Lachlan You should not disturb the dead”

Lachlan’s questioning gaze scanned the group

Ivana put her hand on Isla’s forear, I welcome any information that helps me to make sense of it all We will be respectful I promise you”

Isla sighed She understood the need for answers “Very well But one look and then we must leave here”

They all inclined their heads in agreement

Lachlan and Leo pushed the lid of the toh for them to peer inside