That’s answer enough. I speak into his silence. “So you think I’m a coward.” “What?” He looks a bit incredulous. “No. Certainly not.” His answer is quick, and I frown. “Why not?” “You have to ask me why? I watched you face down the rebels in the square when they were shooting consuls and throwing fire at you. You were safe in the woods after they laid siege to the palace, and you took one guard to confront them all.” “In all truth,” I say, a bit chagrined, “I expected to find more on the way.” He doesn’t smile. “Corrick boarded that ship because he doesn’t want to disappoint you. Before we
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