User blog comment:Peony Laminar/Peony Laminar/@comment-From the South/@comment-1988904-20100814165648

I'm glad that Jekker's become a character that everyone loves to hate. And to answer Rorc's question. Thalweg will get into deep trouble mid-Book 3.

Sneak Peek at Chapter 36

''Alma stumbled backward shaking her head. This was impossible! Oswego was a commissioned officer of the Long Patrol. Wasn’t he? Hares weren’t supposed to…''

...

''Jekker leaned over the stream and plucked a few water chestnuts from the clear water. They would do well in tonights soup. His companion, the squirrelmaid, gladly accepted them to place in her pack. She glanced in wonder at the chain holding several beautiful jewels that slipped out from his tunic as he leaned towards the water.''

''“Diamonds. They’re so beautiful. Is that why you call yourself, Jekker Diamond?”''

“Yes,” the hare said with a smile.

“You have quite a collection,” continued the squirrelmaid.

''“It’s not yet complete. I’ve always wanted a black one.”''

Willow laughed at his assertion, before adding “After this is all over, I’ll help you find one.”

“Oh, you’ve helped me more than you realize, darlin’,” was his enigmatic reply.