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. I am prepared for anything,
hoping that soon I can relay a communication of truly
historical import.
As to the strange globe you provided, Excellency, it
seems to me that it functioned flawlessly. I inserted the
letter into the jar as you instructed and screwed the top
tightly in place, then I held it over the flame of a bright
candle for a few seconds and - poof - the parchment
vanished in a bright flash of light. I trust that it arrived
safely in Your Great Library. Such a device has obvious
advantages, Lord, in that it avoids the use of unreliable post.
And, too, it allows me to report from locations where I must
otherwise remain discreet. I will employ it in all future
correspondence.
But that was last night. My day in this pastoral vale has
passed swiftly, and once again it is after sunset that I relate
my experiences to you now.
Those times I was not in the company of the priest or
priestess I spent in contemplation beside the Mirror of Souls
- a remarkably invigorating pastime.
Once again we dined sumptuously, just the three of us.
Indeed, the valley has been empty most of the day, though
toward sunset I witnessed a file of the brown-robed acolytes
winding their way up the trail toward the gleaming arch of
the temple gate. They go, Erasmoth informs me, to prepare
for tomorrow's ceremony.
Kassandry was a delightful dining companion. She has
not kissed me again, and I confess to a certain disappoint
ment there - though, of course, her restraint does make my
position of impartiality easier to maintain
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