Viscount Herbert had the knights roughly clean up the surrounding traces, cover the pile of remaining bones with dirt, and then led the people back to the castle as the evening twilight began to fall.
Because they had to roast a horse for the dragon to eat midway, it took quite a bit of time. When they arrived back at the castle, the sky was completely dark, and the torches on the castle walls had been brightly lit.
Viscount Herbert had arranged for the kitchen to prepare food early on. A fragrant aroma wafted out from the kitchen. As soon as they arrived, the sumptuous dishes were already laid out on the table, the billowing steam dispelling the night's chill.
