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Well, perfect or not, it was too late now The die was cast; Meg was his

The knowledge sent a shiver of relief through hireater than a woman’s hand

“I was planning to visit Glen Dhui Castle in the next weeks in any case,” Major Litchfield was saying “When the priest told ood idea to come now My replacement is due It has happened sooner than I planned He is soreat man, who has to be put somewhere quiet for a time A troublesome relative, by the sound of it I do not like to leave such a one in charge of the place and people I have grown to like—very much—but I am afraid it is beyond my control”

“And I say again, I’eneral called, turning in their direction “I’llyou at chess!”

Major Litchfield laughed “I’ll not regret that, sir You are a ame”

“He played a fine gaor added with a sainst him”

“The trick is to put yourself into the eneral instructed hiht, and turned away, diverted by some new arrivals

After watching the old man for a moment, the major said in an undertone, “I do not like to say so, Grant, but the general isn’t thehim up rather swiftly”

Gregor kneas so Since his own arrival the general was fading, but despite that, tonight it was clear he ht; it would be soon enough tomorrow, to face their myriad of problems

“You will have aa plate of crisp oatcakes “Stepping into the general’s shoes, I mean”

“Och, and I know it, Major”

Major Litchfield turned his gaze to Gregor, and suddenly he gave hie it, Captain Grant You have the look of one who can s”

Gregor was still pondering this unexpected coht his eye He looked up, and all thought left his head

A reen silk ocean, her long curling hair strea to be desired from afar, unobtainable, a mystical creature