Suhuy was surprisingly unhelpful.  The odd part is he claimed 
that he'd never met Edward.  But I had the impression that Edward 
believed otherwise.  Which means either Suhuy was lying, Edward 
was lying, the individual Edward met was not Suhuy, or the person I 
talked to was not Suhuy.  I don't like any of these possibilities.  He 
suggested I talk to a Trump artist.  Easier said then done.  I suppose 
I could talk to Bickford.  But, even assuming I managed to pull this 
off without getting cornered for my Spikard, I'm not quite sure how 
I'd explain the problem.  I mean, why should Bickford care if one of 
Amber's Trump artist is missing?  Especially Dworkin's son?  
Bickford would think I'm nuts.  And he'd probably be right.  I've 
taken this as far as I can on my own.  If no one else is interested in 
finding Edward, then I'm afraid I'll have to put my efforts on hold.  
At least until I get a better idea of how to proceed.

	Since I seem to have some time on my hands, I'm going to 
continue my sorcerous studies.  Even Suhuy is telling me to tone 
down the Spikard.  If I knew how, trust me, I would.  Maybe with a 
little more study, I can figure it out.

	Raphael paid me a visit.  The man is as arrogant as ever.  He 
wants to form an alliance.  I don't even think he's sure what for.  He 
has no idea how to find Edward, but he suggested finding some of the 
other missing Amberites.  Like Bleys.  Apparently when he Trumped 
Bleys, Bleys reached out a bloody and asked for help.  When Raphael 
tried to pull Bleys through, he wound up in this strange, distorted 
shadow.  No sign of Bleys.  Then he found himself in Arden.  I 
checked him out, just to make sure it was him.  As far as I can tell, 
he's not a shapeshifter, nor does he have any magical items, so it 
probably is.  Of interest is the fact that he has a fairly small mind, 
although his speed is phenomenal.  Almost beyond belief.  Well, what 
can you expect from one of Corwin's children?  Maybe the spell I set 
up for Edward would have better luck with Bleys.  I'll certainly give 
it a try.

	Raphael's other idea?  Take the throne.  I'm not making this up.  
I wish I knew if he was serious.  I doubt he could pull it off on his 
own.  Maybe he's putting together a cabal.  What is the attraction for 
these Amberites of holding the throne?  Raphael's only been here for 
a week or so, and already he wants it.  After watching Marcus deal 
with being Regent, you couldn't pay me enough to take that job.  Too 
much work, not enough fun.  Not that I've been having much fun 
lately, anyway.  I wonder why he thought I'd be interested in 
helping him?  He didn't offer me anything in return for my 
assistance.  And it's not something I'd do for free.  Not that I'd help 
him anyway, unless I was convinced he could keep the throne once 
he had it.  And right now that seems pretty unlikely.

	I wish I could go home.