“Raven’s Lease,” you demurred. “I was bidden to ask questions that might set my lord Mawat’s anxieties to rest. What the Xulahns want may be one thing. My lord’s misgivings are another.” “Indeed, indeed,” put in Radihaw. “That is very true.” “So, my lords,” you persisted. “With your permission, what are the Xulahns doing here, and did they have anything to do with the disappearance of my lord Mawat’s father?” You, Radihaw, and Hibal started and braced yourselves as a sudden gust blew across the tower roof. The bag tipped and fell out of Radihaw’s hands, and the wind took it, upended it.
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