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He was interrupted by a dull thu towards them and it was propelled by oars Alison had never heard anything like it Boat races in her former realh the water She clung on and watched as a dragon prow appeared against the winter sky

It ht they would collide Then the steers round Ropes were thron and the coracles were pulled to the side

The steersman wore a cloak trimmed with fur and carried a sith a jewelled pommel He threw out his ar he was Tempest son of Storm Cloud, Prince of Galboreth

Alison waited for Fury to reply He was a prince of the Catti and the boatmen were his mother's allies But not a word came from Fury's lips He sat in his coracle: eyes focused on a row of heads that hung frolared at him

'What's your name?'

Fury pulled back his hood 'I am Little Bear, also known as Fury son of Great Fear, Ap-Bronwyn, Ap-Cronwyn, Prince of the Catti, by grace of our Most Holy Mother'

He blurted out his reply

'It's the little prince' One of the oarsnised hierated show or respect 'Pray, little prince, introduce us to your two coive hiave a warrior's salute 'I am Broyan son of Malduur, companion of the Princess Adrina and a loyal servant of Our Lady'

The boy sat down and Alison stood up, placing a hand on the boy's shoulder to steady herself She decided to follow his lead and not mention her totem name

'I am Alison' She threw back her hood 'I came here as companion of the man you know as the Sky Warrior'

The effect was electric Men crowded to the side of the boat and the vessel leant over

'What are you doing with the little prince?' one of thenored him

'Are you a princess?'

'My father is a famous healer,' Alison replied, aware that the clansreat respect

'Lady, would you do us the honour of co aboard?'

The invitation caantly and held out a hand His good looks and fine o and talk to them They can help us rescue Adrina'