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One-Eye recognized me before more than three or four arrows whizzed past. He yelled for a ceasefire. But the damage had been done. The Nar at the North Gate saw us.

We were far enough away that they should not recognize faces. But the possibility that the Old Crew might have outside contacts would get Mogabas interest.

Hey, Kid, good to see you, One-Eye said as I clambered to the top of the wall. We thought you was dead. We was going to have a funeral in a few more days if we got time. I been stalling it, account of if you was officially dead then Id have to start keeping the Annals. Generously, he offered me a drink from his very own unwashed for a fortnight mug. I declined the honor. You all right, Kid?

I dont know. Maybe you can tell me. I told him what I could remember.

You have another spell?

If I did these guys had it with me.

Interesting. Come around and see me about it tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

Im gonna be off watch in ten minutes and I intend to hit the sack. And you need some sleep yourself.

My pal. Dont know what I would do if I didnt have One-Eye to worry about me.

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Bucket wakened me. One of Mogabas guys is here, Murgen. Says His Majesty wants to see you.

I groaned. Does it have to be so bright out there? I had not bothered to go down into the warrens.

Hes pissed off. Weve been pretending you were here but couldnt talk to him. Goblin and One-Eye put doubles of you on the wall sometimes so the Nar could see you.

And now you have the real Murgen back you want to throw him to the wolf.

Uh...Well...He didnt ask for nobody else. Meaning he did not want Goblin or One-Eye. He wanted to stay away from those two.

Find my bitty buddies and tell them I need them. Now. The wizards turned up at their own leisure, of course. I told them, Put me in a litter and lug me over to the citadel. Were going to admit that youve been lying about me but only because I was totally sick. What we were doing on that raft last night was taking baths. You thought it would be cute to pop off a few fireballs while I had my pants down.

One-Eye started to complain but before he could start I growled, Im not face Mogaba without backup. He dont have any reason to be nice anymore.

He wont be in a good mood, Goblin predicted. Theres been rioting. Food shortages are getting really bad. He wont turn one grain of rice loose. Even his handpicked Taglian sergeants have started to desert.

Its all falling apart for him, I said. He was going to take over and show the world wonders but his followers cant match his iron will.