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It stank. The people stank even more.
The chief fisherman whispered something into the
mayor's ear. The mayor nodded as best he could,
considering the circumstances. The tax collector joined in.
Breathing a little slower now, Torbin removed the point
from the mayor's throat. After several seconds of
swallowing, the man was able to speak.
"It - it has b-been decided that your suggestion is quite
reasonable - " He paused as Torbin's grip grew tight around
the hilt of the sword. " - I mean REALLY reasonable.
Therefore, we will let you deal with the situation as it
stands. Provided - " The mayor hesitated again until he felt
it safe " - provided that you give us your oath that you will
kill the creature at the first sign of hos-hostility."
Torbin sheathed his sword and eyed the three in disgust.
"Agreed."
The meal he received that evening was far inferior to
the one the night before, though Torbin was unaware of it.
He had a great desire to leave this village. He was sick of
fish already and sick of these people. The minotaur was
better company than these thieving worm-diggers, despite
his maddening questions. Were it not for his pride, the
young knight might have ridden out of the village there and
then
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