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An hour before sunrise, Telis was awake and ready for action. He arose and dressed himself, broke his fast on the remains of his late evening meal, for he dared not guess how long it would be before he ate again. He banged at the door of his apartment until an attendant appeared, rubbing his eyes sleepily.
Telis made a long face. "I I must see Brother Gorla," he demanded, "the Priest who brought me here. I I feel the need of spiritual guidance."