Mithra and her Sword's Sister seek help. She will find it on the Beggar's Hill among those who secretly govern upon people that are poor, sick, and in need. The so-called Beggar's Princes will answer her call, and while Mithra does not fear them, she is unaware of who they really are. And yet, Mithra is ready for anything. Determined to see it through, she will marches on without knowing that the help she will get may be much more of what she can repay.