“Remember this moment! If you ever need a warrior to take you south and to war; remember that Uvoren Ymerson still lives. Remember that Marrow-Hunter always thirsts for Suthern blood! And if my Lord Roper forgets, remind him!” He grinned and winked at the crowd who burst into applause. Someone started thumping a table and the rest of the hall took it up, chanting “U-vor-en! U-vor-en!” Now Roper stood and Gray, Pryce and Tekoa began to bay for silence, which came after a time. “How fortunate we are to live in an age of such warriors,” said Roper, more calmly than Uvoren. He nodded at the
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