discussing Shadows Linger by Glen Cook -- part 6

Ch 31-36: The Black Company arrives in Juniper with orders to siege the Black Castle. Shed's position in Juniper is growing more untenable, so he bolts for parts unknown. WARNING: These episodes are intended as a supplement to the reading. Anything revealed in a section is subject to a "what we know so far" discussion, with a greater than 0% chance of related speculation. We always avoid spoilers, BUT, if a close-reading reveals secrets left obscure to a casual reader... be warne...