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'Try to cal up the wound'

'I don't care' Adrina shook 'He's going to die and I shall die with hiether'

'No You mustn't talk like that' Alison hunted for words 'The Holy Mother has need of you'

Mention of the goddess had the desired effect Adrina beca onto it 'Do you really think so?'

'I wouldn't have said so if I didn't'

Adrina gazed into Alison's eyes I know you are part of Her Great Plan But does She still need ently

'She has forsaken ht I could do anything just by calling Her na destruction on those I holdas stupid as me You're not vain and silly'

'Yes, I as'

'No, you're not stupid You're strong and sensible'

'I'm not If I was sensible, I wouldn't have chased after your brother and I wouldn't be here on this island with nant'

'If I hadn't been stupid Alvero wouldn't be dying,' Adrina sobbed 'This is a terrible place to die The bog ss you up like a crihtened on Alison's arm 'We can't let that happen Please, sister I'm too weak Say you'll help me'

'Of course I will'

'When it happens I want you to be here' Adrina grasped her hand 'I don't want the' She pointed to theit in that eluard with your sword till our brother crows have done their work Don't stop when they've just picked out the eyes Wait till they've taken all the flesh Only then can you be sure his soul light is free and ready to fly away'

'Aye, sister' Alison nodded 'I'll do as you have asked' She eased Adrina back beside Alvero and covered them with the skins that formed their bed Then she returned to her for on her haunches, sword beside her, surveying the marshes