‘Give me your name, Liosan.’ ‘I am Kadagar Fant, Lord of Light.’ ‘Lord of Light.’ ‘I call upon the ancient custom of Hostage.’ ‘We have no need of hostages. Your army is destroyed, Lord.’ ‘I will speak for the Liosan. There shall be peace.’ The woman nodded. ‘Yes, there shall be peace. Lord Kadagar Fant, on behalf of the Tiste Andii, welcome to Darkness.’ The knife flashed up towards his eye.
