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Muttering to herself at the unfairness of it, she decided to confront Duerden When he saw her co…to thein his speech

She stared at him as if he were ridiculous "I do not think anyone will be dancing tonight," she answered

"No! Several have been outside the gates and back again with the news The Queen Dowager wants the Alderiven a safe conduct to coo as they desire She announced it at noon and opened up her coffers to pay for cider and bread Those who approach her knights are given coins Whitsunday is still going to happen tonight Where have you been, Lia?"

She was du, Duerden The Alderht" How exactly could she tell hi the ht," he said warningly

"Surely I am Muirwood is my ho, Duerden! The Alder to do with it"

He looked crestfallen "The other wretcheds are leaving Reo Muirwood cider! The only ones who have stayed behind are Astrid, Pasqua, and Sowe They are in the kitchen, eating the treats because Pasqua will not leave and she will not sell them to the Queen’s men"

"Did Bryn leave?"

"I think so…"

Lia shook her head and ht her arm

"Lia, you cannot stay here!"

She looked him in the eye "How can you abandon hier but a foreigner froovern in this Hundred? To threaten us? Go join the others then I will not abandon him"