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Alfric swung to his feet, suddenly raging. "Therokos! " he growled. "I thought the devil was left dying, but someone must have found him. He knows the plan, means to thwart it by taking us before Hildaborg's force can be raised. Without us to attack from the flank, the Temple may well drive off her assault."
Ganimos fingered his shortsword with an ominous side glance. "Unless this be some treachery of yours, barbarian -- " he murmured.