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It was just like Martin, Lia realized He had planned the escape perfectly, knowing how many ht be accosted They had traveled on foot, which slowed their progress She wondered whether they would have caught up to theht

"Those soldiers discovered the smoke from our chimney," the worateful to be alive when so many had been butchered on her doorstep Her nahters, Blodyn and Dilys, and her infant, Cowan "They arrived without warning, we only had tihtened Edmon helped the little ones escape frohts shoved their way in and saw hiht I was so fearful uage You speak our tongue very well What clan are you fro her re and Aerona was anxious for the return of her husband

Dieyre paced as she listened, absorbing the inforlanced at him surreptitiously All of their horses were saddled, in case they needed to escape quickly Edmon stood watch

DieyrePry-Ree needs is another war This reed, "but their motives are different than ours"

"They are a rash and faithless people They got what they wanted without Demont’s help The heir of Pry-Ree has returned Now the entire country will burn for it"

"Why do you say that?" Ed the woods

"Do not be stupid, York I know that is difficult for you, but try and keep up"

Lia bristled at the condescending attitude, but Colvin’s voice was patient "She is a prize that ht over I ae enough to tempt even Pry-rians to betray her No matter where they keep her, someone will tell Or sohed

Lia felt a twinge of pity for him, but she had already decided on the best course of action "That is our advantage," she offered quietly "They are not far ahead of us" She rose and folded her ar her back I speak Pry-rian I can cross to after the boatman has rested and find her"

Dieyre looked at her, startled "There are eight soldiers I know you are clever and brave, but you are still but a girl Their leader is the ht You will be caught"

"I have to try," Lia said

Colvin looked up at her, eyes ith ao?"

She looked hi to ask that of you I had alreadylaugh "You cannot be serious, Forshee!"

"Colvin, no!" Marciana said, her face suddenly flaht is there I have heard stories Serpents and other poisonous things The land cannot be taht," Dieyre went on "Brave, yes, but also the height of foolishness Our kingdootten it, you know When any of our knights fall into their hands, they are murdered cruelly They hate us, Forshee I ah to describe their feelings Even with your personal allegiance to De in their horeed with Dieyre "I will go If there is any way I can bring her back, I will Catching her noill be easier than it will be later I can find her with the orb I can do this alone"

Colvin looked at her "Yes, you can do it I have no doubt But I will go with you"

She shook her head "I cannot accept that"

Dieyre watched the it I cannot believe it! You are daft! This is as close to Pry-Ree as I would ever dare go without ten thousand soldiers at er "I know it uard her life with o back and face De in my power to save her, use any means available to me That is what loyalty o after her If Lia can find her, I can help free her"