‘No harm is to come to her,’ the man went on after a moment. ‘Provided I have your full co-operation. But we are running out of time.’ ‘This is Tavore’s answer? What of her parents? There was nothing to suggest that their fate would be any different from that of the others who’d been rounded up.’ ‘Alas, the Adjunct’s options are limited. She is under some…scrutiny.’ ‘What is planned for Felisin, Kollen—or whoever you are?’ ‘A brief stint in the otataral mines—’ ‘What!?’ ‘She will not be entirely alone. A guardian will accompany her. Understand, Captain, it is this, or the mob outside.’
