“Do you accept the challenge?” “Oh yes, I accept.” “Then remove your sword and your clothes.” “Excuse me?” “This is a fight without weapons. Only arms and fists, and legs and feet. Pure fighting.” Theseus looked at the giant, who had cast off his cloak and other articles of clothing and now stood naked before him. Maybe this was all some elaborate courting ritual. Being embraced by such a huge muscle-bound man in an act of love was as horrible a prospect as being embraced by him in an act of combat. The tall thin guards with their knives at his throat were not going to go away, and with no
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