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The structure i him was far clearer in its hierarchy The inizable to Itkovian, and indeed was similar to what he would have established, were he in Dujek Onearh Fist commanded His seconds were Whiskeyjack and Hu upon Dujek’s pre-eminence -- as well as the commander of the Black Moranth, whom Itkovian had yet to meet These three were considered equal in rank, yet distinct in their responsibilities

Itkovian heard horse hooves and turned to see the Malazan second, Whiskeyjack, riding towards hi the strand That he had paused to speak with the artist was evident in Or up his supplies in the soldier’s wake

Whiskeyjack reined in ’Good day to you, Itkovian’

’And to you, sir Is there so you wish ofthe area ’I a for Silverfox Her, or the twoher’

’Following her, you no doubt mean They passedeast’

’Did any of them speak with you?’

’No They rode at some distance from me, so courtesies were not expected Nor did I endeavour to hail theri, sir?’

’Quick Ben’s been using his warrens to assist in the crossing Our forces are on the other side and are ready to er road’

’Indeed Is Silverfox not of the Rhivi, however? Or do you sioodbye?’

His frown deepened ’She’s as much Malazan as Rhivi I would ask her to choose whom to accompany’

’Perhaps she has, sir’

’Maybe not,’ Whiskeyjack replied, eyes now fixed on so to the east

Itkovian turned, but since he was on foot it was a ht Theat a steady canter

They drew up before their commander

’Where is she?’ Whiskeyjack asked

The ed ’We followed her to the coast Above the tide-line was a row of lumpy hills surrounded by swampy ditches She rode into one of the hills, Whiskeyjack-’

’Rode into the side of one of ’em,’ the other elaborated ’Vanished Not a pause nor a stumble fro there but grass, uess, what she wanted’