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.She seems a little reluctant." His raspy voice raised the hackles of everyone who heard it.„The Colonel has his reservations, too, but he hasn't let them affect his performance.Contrary to your opinion, Dane, Ragnarson, Trebilcock, and Varthlokkur are all suspicious.They're not quite sure of what, though, so they're keeping their own counsel.If they put their heads together they might have enough between them to know."The Duke grunted, disappointed.He surveyed his advis­ ers.„Gentlemen?"No one responded.„Babeltausque? Anything else?"„Someone in Vorgreberg is in contact with the command­ er of Shinsan's Western Army."„Who?"„I don't know.The shielding around Castle Krief is oppressive.I did come up with one related piece of intelli­ gence.Ragnarson will back an attempt by Mist at over­ throwing Kuo Wen-chin."„That is worth knowing.Do you think?.The Colonel didn't mention that or the eastern agent.Of course, he might not know."The wizard said, „It takes time for messages to get here, Dane.His reports only tell you what he knew when the courier left."The Duke pursed his lips.Babeltausque was getting presumptuous.„Should we warn Lord Kuo? Should the Colonel push harder while Ragnarson is distracted?"Babeltausque said, „No.The attacks on Liakopulos and Abaca will have them looking for trouble.Stop the attacks.We're dealing with Varthlokkur and the Unborn here.One slip could ruin everything.Tell him to keep his head down unless he can grab off a major victory."Already Babeltausque's rasping had so irritated the Duke that he was considering eliminating the wizard once the dust settled.„And don't contact Kuo.Let the cards fall as they may.It won't matter in the long run.You don't want to form an association that might haunt you later."„That will be all, Babeltausque," the Duke said.„Return to your work." Privately, Dane agreed.The family had enough troublesome alliances now.The wizard departed.There was a hitch in his step which suggested that he was offended by his dismissal.Definitely have to get rid of him, the Duke thought.He's ambitious.That makes him a liability.Someone agreed.„He's getting ideas, Dane.Watch him."„Of course.One thing more.Our people in the City say the King is wondering about us.We've been too quiet.Mortin, you're down there more often than anyone else.Give him something to keep him happy.That's it for today, then, gentlemen."He remained seated as they filed out.Things were going about right.That worried him.He wasn't accustomed to the family luck running favorably.It gave him the feeling fate was storing up something nasty.12Year 1016 AFE; On the MoveRagnarson was passing through the park surrounding Cas­ tle Krief when the sky erupted with pink fireworks.Big, bold letters formed.They proclaimed: IT IS A GIRL.He laughed till his sides ached.„Wizard, that's carrying the proud papa routine too far." But he understood.This birth culminated a star-crossed love centuries in the wait­ ing.Ragnarson dragged his weary carcass to the wizard's apartment.A grinning Varthlokkur was accepting congratu­ lations from all and sundry.He shook hands with people who had never dared approach him before.„Make way for the King!" someone shouted.Bragi extended his meaty sword hand.„It was a long time coming, wasn't it? How's Nepanthe?"„Perfect.Happy as anyone could be."„Good.Good." Bragi joined Inger.She leaned against a wall, drooping in exhaustion.„Why don't you go to bed now, love?"„I will.In a few minutes.Just doing some thinking.About how her whole attitude was different from mine while she was in labor."„Hey, don't worry about it.Sleep.You'll have a better perspective in the morning."„You look like you could use some sleep yourself."„About a week's worth, and I'm starting in five minutes."„Wrong."„Hunh?"Inger pointed.Dahl Haas was pushing his way toward them, immaculate as ever, face taut.„What is it, Dahl?"„You'd have to see to understand, sire.If you'll follow me?"Just then a pallid Varthlokkur grabbed Bragi's hand.„Come on." „What the hell?"„Just come on.You'll see." The wizard hurried to the east wall.Horrendous flashes back-lighted the Mountains of M'Hand, making their peaks look like the teeth of a rusty saw.„Gods," Bragi said.„I've never seen anything like that." The barrage rolled on.It couldn't be lightning.There wasn't a cloud in the sky.The stars stared down with cool indifference.„What is it?" Varthlokkur did not reply.„Can you read those, Dahl?" The signal fires which carried night messages from the Savernake Gap were all ablaze [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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