The continued adventures of not Vikings

[Zwiche]

“Ah,” notes Rob, “perhaps you have a point. A bit of civilizing would do you well for when we reach Acren.”

He shifts a little in his bed, so Thistle can see the text as well.

“This word is ‘The.’ See, it’s T-H-E. The. Hang on,” he asks quickly. “Do you know the alphabet?”