It takes a lot of courage to be a Free Amazon, but does that mean you absolutely must be a swordswoman?

The first short story ever published by Mercedes Lackey - read the work that started it all!

_{First published in the anthology “Free Amazons of Darkover”. Reprinted in “Magical Beginnings” which compiled the first writings of many famous fantasy and sci fi authors, with exclusive essay by Mercedes Lackey. Also available digitally as standalone short story.}
First published December 1985