Effire does not expect that the former guard captain will be allowed anywhere near a usable weapon during his execution, unfortunately... but he does expect that the two of them will be made an example of.
I updated the comment system to the latest version - let me know if you find anything that isn't working.
Also - our friend Varethane is currently running a Kickstarter to print volume 1 of their fantastic post-apocalyptic science fantasy comic, Wychwood. Go take a look! It has magic and fun characters and cool moth aliens!