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She reached thewith Colvin in the hall "Yes, enough provisions for several days See Pasqua, she will prepare theive other instructions If you need any additional supplies, see ripped Colvin’s arm to steer him away, but the Earl stopped hirateful you did not betray us"

The Alderone I lanced at her, his expression concerned but hopeful, then left

Lia approached hione?" he asked in his whisper-like voice

Lia nodded "He gave ers "Of course he did Speak no ht my plan would be ruined, that he would never leave"

"Your plan?" Lia asked, a little dazed

"Oh yes, Lia And because the Medium is truly with us, I received confir"

Lia was excited "Is Garen De?"

The Aldermaston smirked "No, the Earl of Dieyre ell-infor into a conflict against a superior force He is betrayed on all sides"

Lia gulped "But I thought you said…"

He hushed her again and turned and opened the door, beckoning her to follow hier is well informed and they laid their trap very deftly I commend them for their subtlety But as we learn in the tomes, be wise as serpents yet hared to discover and keep watch over many of our secret tunnels But not all of them Not all of them"

He motioned towards theseat

Martin sat there, arh his beard in a fierce grin "By Cheshu, lass It is good to see you safe"

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