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"Well," Aybara said, "I’d accept her, too"

Both ase She stood in her si more a queen by the ment, I will not temper my decisions You took me in e needed shelter, and for that I am appreciative But if I decide that you have committed murder, I will not hold back my decision"

"That will do," Aybara said He seemed sincere

"My Lord Captain Co fervent "I fear this would be a farce! He’s not said he would submit to punishment"

"No, I have not," Aybara said How had he heard those whispers? "It would be less You think me a Darkfriend and apunishment, not unless I was in your custody Which I won’t allow"

"See?" Byar said, olden eyes again "It will give us a trial," he said, growingto see, Child Byar We must prove our claims, othere are no better than Asunawa"

"But the trial will not be fair!"

Galad turned to the tall soldier "Are you questioning aunt man froze, then shook his head "No, my Lord Captain Commander"

Galad turned back to Aybara "I ask Queen Alliandre to grant that this trial be legally binding in her realm"

"If Lord Aybara requests it, I will" She sounded uncomfortable

"I do request it, Alliandre," Perrin said "But only if Da Keep the supplies, but let the people go, as you promised me you would before"

"Very well," Galad said "It will happen once the trial begins I promise it When e meet?"

"Give me a few days to prepare"

"In three days, then," Galad said "We hold the trial here, in this pavilion, in this place"

"Bring your witnesses," Aybara said "I’ll be here"

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