Talmanes held up his lantern, turning to go, but noticed something. The soldiers working on the dragons cast a twisted shadow on the wall, like a man with a wide cloak and hat that obscured his face. Dennel followed the glance. “Light. It looks like we’re being watched over by old Jak himself, doesn’t it?” “That it does,” Talmanes said. Then, in a louder voice, he shouted, “It’s too quiet in here by far! Let’s have some singing, men.” Some of the men paused. Aludra stood up, placing hands on her hips, and gave him a displeased glance. So Talmanes started it himself. “We’ll drink the wine till
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