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"The water has curative properties."
But instead of thrilling me, for I had many aches and pains a
few swallows might cure, Elistan's prediction made me
apprehensive. Someone or something very magical and intelligent
was at work in Icewall Castle.
"The library's over here!" Tasslehoff whispered loudly, slipping
off to one of the rooms to our left. "There was a trap on this door,"
he added proudly, his hand on the knob, "but I fixed it." He
disappeared through the opening, only to thrust his head back out
again. "By the way," he chimed, pointing to a spot before the door,
"don't step on this big, flat stone."
"Kender!" muttered Derek, but I noticed he stepped across the
stone before continuing into the room beyond. Sturm and Laurana
followed, with Elistan and me behind.
Several candles, nearly burned to their bases, lit the small room
that was filled with racks and shelves of books, scrolls, and loose
papers. Tasslehoff was everywhere at once, ducking under tables
and peering between shelves.
"What makes you think the orb is in here, kender?" asked
Derek. "We shouldn't stay long. We can't afford to get caught in
here. I can barely turn around, let alone fight."
"Derek's right, Tas," said Laurana. "Let's search quickly and get
out of here," Derek cast a surprised glance at Laurana, caught off
guard by her support. "Raggart, keep an eye on the courtyard."
Following her instructions, I moved back to stand in the doorway,
an eye on both areas
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