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"Old Granite Face? We go back a long way" She turned and studied Cade anew In the light fros beneath his eyes, and fresh blood trickling from his nose He looked bent with exhaustion She felt exhausted herself They would have to hold each other up

"What now?" Cade asked

"Yes, what now?" Starling echoed "I aan felt Cade stiffen beside her

"We go get Lhean," Karigan said "Then go to the museum"

Cade’s eyes were full of questions "The museum?"

"Our way out"

She could tell he wanted to askby"

"There is someone else who needs help," Cade said

"Arhys?"

"No I mean, yes I need to help Arhys and Lorine, too, but there is a wo held captive here They call her a witch We need to help her"

Fastion turned his head sharply to look at Cade, as if surprised

Starling laughed, but Silk looked horrified Based on Silk’s reaction, Karigan thought Cade’s statement must have merit However, it complicated an already coine what you will coh if I were you," Cade said, "since Rider G’ladheon thinks she has a use for you, but I would just as soon the Guardian run you through with his sword If you ever want to see your wife again, and eat her good cooking, you will shut yourwe say"

"My wife, Mr Harlowe? What wife?"

Cade faltered beside Karigan "Butshe cooks for you And your daughters"

Starling laughed mirthfully "What makes you think it was true? My word, how na&iuood cook--that much is true"

Cade’s eyebrows narrowed in consternation

"Cade?" Karigan asked

He shook his head "He’s right," Cade muttered "I am naïve"

"You believe it is ian asked him

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