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have solved the problem. But the opportunity passed. Simon sat on by the fire, talking desultorily with Siorl. Then he went to bedbut not to sleep. |
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Both rose heavy-eyed and silent, miserable, seeking hopelessly for a way to explain. But the more eager each was to mend the rift, the wider the chasm looked. Suddenly, as the men ate the cold meat with which they were breaking their fast, a rush of bird whistles burst out from north and west. Simon leapt to his feet and began to issue low-voiced commands to his captains. Armed parties were approaching from two directions. |
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