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Silas turned forward “Muscle for hire They catch crih-class, collect debts, that sort of thing”

“I’ve never seen anyone that big before”

“Ha Big as they come”

“What happened to that one’s head?”

“No idea Looks like someone tried to cut him in half”

Several hours passed before the trees ca the day but hated it as night fell Silas had told hiht birds He didn’t believe his like Mother

Out in the open, he relaxed Small houses appeared in the distance, thin lines of s into the air from their roofs

Arnolo dropped back to ride next to them “Ever been to Vespen, Peter?”

Mara shook his head

“Funny place Wouldn’t you say, Barda?”

“The people are friendly enough As long as you stay away from their women,” Silas said

“Ha Hear that, Peter? No woht” Arnolo winked at Mara

Mara smirked He had no idea what to say to that

“We will eat and drink together Fine ale in Vespen, Peter”

Arnolo seemed like a happy ed as soon as they entered Vespen He no longer sliht through him