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. Dalt told him that his
objective was not, at this time, the destruction of Amber. He pointed out
that he could conduct an expensive attack, though, in terms of our manpower
and equipment. He said he'd rather save himself and us the expense, however.
What he really wants is for us to turn two prisoners over to him-Rinaldo and
Jasra."
"Huh?" I said. "Even if we wanted to, we can't give him Luke. He's not
here."
"That is what Julian told him. He seemed very surprised. For some
reason, he believed we had Rinaldo in custody."
"Well, we're not obliged to provide the man with an education. I gather
he's bean something of a pain for years. I think Benedict has the right
answer for him."
"I did not call you in for advice," she said.
"Sorry," I told her. "It's just that I don't like seeing someone trying
to pull a stunt like this and actually believing he has a chance of
success."
"He has no chance of success," Vialle stated. "But if we kill him now,
we learn nothing. I would like to find out what is behind this."
"Have Benedict bring him in. I have spells that will open him up."
She shook her head.
"Too risky," she explained. "Once bullets start flying, there's the
chance one might find him. Then we lose even though we win."
"I don't understand what it is that you want of me."
"He asked Julian to get in touch with us and relay his demand
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