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"Yes, ray horse, he noted, also seeeneral request, Garion bathed that night in a shockingly cold , to the fire, Belgarath looked at him and said, "I think you'd better put your ar said is true, you ," Garion corrected

"What?"

"Neverdawned clear and definitely chilly The h the padded tunic Garion alore under it, and it was heavy and uncomfortable Durnik cut hiainst a tree near where the horses were picketed

Belgarath ca the plains below "Froeneral down there, so there isn't et past Voresebo, the better, so we h We'll try to talk our way out of any difficulties first; and, if that doesn't work, we'll do it the other way"

"I suppose I'd better go find another club," Sadi sighed

They rode out with Garion jingling along in the lead His helmet was in place, and his shield was strapped to his left , arm The butt of his lance rested beside his foot in his stirrup, and he affected ascowl The sword strapped Across his back pulled steadily at hi that they were still on the trail of Zandraoff toward the southeast They picked up their pace andthe road at a brisk pace

A few e set back about a half ate About noon, they encountered a party of armed men on foot There were about fifteen of theuely resembled unifor his grip on his lance

"Lethis horse forward "Try to look dangerous" The littlethe road," he told them in a flat, unfriendly tone

"We have orders to check everyone who passes," one of theht, you've checked us Now stand aside"

"Which side are you on?"

"Now, that's a stupid question, man," Silk replied "Which side are you on?"

"I don't have to answer that"

"Then neither do I Use your eyes, man Do I look like a Karand--or a Temple Guardsman--or a Grolim?"

"Do you follow Urvon or Zandramas?"

"Neither one I follow ion"