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’Circuht, ’are about to grow … tense’

And what has it been till nooman? Kallor haunts your shadow like a vulture -- I’et away just now unless he’s lurking about on the other side of the nearest hill

’Do you ask so of me, Silverfox?’ Korlat enquired

She visibly gathered herself ’Aye, souard my mother’

The Tiste Andii frowned ’It would seeuardians in such number, that you have some to spare-’

’She would not let thehtmares I am sorry, but I ht, and senses She may look frail and seem powerless, but there is that within her that is capable of driving the T’lan Ay away Will you do as I ask?’

’Of course, Silverfox’

The wo once more back to Whiskeyjack as Korlat wheeled her mount and rode back up the slope She studied him in silence for a moment, then looked to Kruppe ’Well, Daru? Are you satisfied thus far?’

’I am, dearest one’ Not Kruppe’s usual tone, but spoken low, measured

Satisfied With what?

’Will she hold on, do you think?’

Kruppe shrugged ’We shall see, yes? Kruppe has faith’