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Loristan did not forbid Marco to pursue his acquaintance with The Rat and his followers.
"You will find out for yourself whether they are friends for you or not," he said. "You will know in a few days, and then you can make your own decision. You have known lads in various countries, and you are a good judge of them, I think. You will soon see whether they are going to be MEN or mere rabble. The Rat now -- how does he strike you?"