‘But I have reasons of my own for not wishing to be visibly present.’ ‘Such as?’ He took his time cutting a bite of food and then eating it. After he had followed it with a sip of tea, he admitted, ‘Perhaps they would recognize that I bear no resemblance to any Jamaillian noble family that they have ever encountered. The traders of Bingtown have far more commerce with Jamaillia than any Six Duchies venture. They would see through my sham and spoil it.’ I accepted that, but reserved my opinion as to whether it was the complete reason. I did not ask if he feared he would be recognized. He had
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