“First Cantor, my understanding is that you three are the best of King Paelis’s Greatcoats.” He smiled at Dari and Valiana. “No offense to either of you; I’m sure you’re both stout fighters. But if the stories are to be believed, Falcio escaped a Ducal prison, tamed a fey horse, defeated Dashini assassins—something that’s supposed to be impossible—and slew the Duke of Rijou.” “Which is not nearly as impressive as the fact that he brought him back to life,” Brasti said. “Quite so. Therefore, First Cantor, I can only conclude that if my men had killed you before I intervened, Duke Isault would
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