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‘I cannot My aspect enforces certain… prohibitions’

‘Ah, the nudge, the pull or the push’

‘Yes, only that’

‘You have been about as direct as you can be’

The Errant nodded

‘Well, I see your dile said

‘Thus estions?’

The od waited patiently, then he sighed and said, ‘Perhaps Wait here If I am successful, I will send soht I trust you will not be overlong’

‘I hope not Depends on ed’

Without another word, Bugg headed off He quickened his pace as he made his way towards the docks Fortunately, it was not far, and he arrived at Front Street to see that only thewarriors of the Tiste Edur They were taking their ti their landing Bugg hurried along Front Street until he came to the lesser berths Where he found his destination, a two-masted, sleek colt of a ship that needed new paint but seemed otherwise relatively sound There was no-one visible on its deck, but as soon as he crossed the gangway he heard voices, then the thu had reached theopen and two ar halted and held up his hands

Three ures appeared once the torey-maned man in a crie of sonized

‘Good , Shand So this is where Tehol sent you’

‘Bugg What in the Errant’s name do you want?’

‘Well said, lass And are these fine soldiers Shurq Elalle’s newly hired crew?’

‘Who is this rey-haired man asked Shand

She scowled ‘My employer’s manservant And your e to be trouble Go on, Bugg, we’re listening’

‘First, how about some introductions, Shand?’

She rolled her eyes ‘Iron Bars-’

‘An Avowed of the Criive me Go on, please’