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"Solve the problem quickly," said the thane, his voice still
lazy and bored. "You have opened the route for us, and it is
your responsibility to keep it both open, and secret."
"Of course, Excellency," Pitrick bowed deeply, using the
gesture to hide the smile that creased his thin lips. By the
time he straightened, his expression was again a featureless
mask. "I shall see to the task at once. I have but one favor to
ask of Your-Greatness."
"And what is that?" Realgar asked absently.
"We must strengthen the guard at the tunnel," explained
Pitrick. "Increase both the number and the quality of the
troops we have there."
"Specifically?"
"The Thane's Guard," Pitrick supplied quickly. "They are
the most reliable of your troops, and they will perform the
task alertly. I'll need two dozen of your guard and a good
captain...."
The thane squinted. "You would have a captain in mind,
of course?"
Pitrick smiled thinly. "Indeed, Excellency. I believe Perian
Cyprium is just the officer for the task."
"There wouldn't be another reason you have selected
her?" asked the thane.
Pitrick coughed again, bowing his head modestly
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