Javan departs Rhemuth in early May, leaving his brother in command of the royal castle. The king's party arrives at the river several days later, but tragedy quickly erupts as the great lords make their final move against Javan.
In this passage, Javan departs Rhemuth and entrusts his brother with the responsibility of guarding the royal castle.  The king's group arrives at the river after several days, but tragedy strikes when the powerful nobles launch a final attack on Javan.