Shardik
“‘What’s that?’ ‘That thing he’s got on his belt. It forces your mouth open -wide open - and you can’t shut it. I know, it doesn’t sound bad, does it? I thought that once. My father would be ashamed of me, I suppose, but I couldn’t stand it again, not another two hours of it.’ ‘But-‘ ‘Careful, don’t let Shouter hear you.’ They fell silent as the scowling youth ran past them to disentangle the chain of a child who had tripped and was apparently too weak to release it for himself. A little later, ...as they began edging their way forward again, Kelderek said, ‘Tell me more about this man and how you came to fall into his hands. You’re a Yeldashay, aren’t you?’ ‘My name is Radu, heir of Elleroth, Ban of Sarkid.’ Kelderek realized that he had known from the first who the boy must be. He made no reply and after a little the boy said, ‘Don’t you believe me?’ ‘Yes, I believe you. You’re very like your father.’ ‘Why, do you know him?’ ‘Yes - that is, I’ve seen him.’ ‘Where?MoreLess
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