A hundred men? Men who can fightlike you four rascals? Then, indeed, the stars are smiling upon meagain. Aboli's warning had given Hal just time enough to turn to face them. With surprise, Hal saw that the dhow was already on its way back to theshore. But Sukeena jerked her down in her seat.
It turned and sped towards him,ripples spreading like a fan on each side of the twin lumps on itsforehead. As the light strengthened Hal saw that these cattle were far differentfrom those he had known on High Weald. Xleinhans going out, Hal called, recognizing these preparations, andas he spoke the double doors swung open and a small party emerged intothe sunlight and descended towards the waiting carriage. That would be soon.
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