'Your weapon is too long to use in this confined space,' Melcorka said. 'I think you have made a mistake, Kulothunga. For the sake of our friendship, it will be better if you leave.'
Kulothunga stepped inside the cabin. 'I will take you willingly or by force, Melcorka, and I will send out your half-man, or he can stay and watch.' His lips twisted into a smile. 'You know I can best you at archery, wrestling or in swordplay, Melcorka, so why fight it?'
Melcorka swallowed her nuts before she spoke. 'You are a personable and handsome man, Kulothunga. You can get any woman you wish, and they would come willingly. Why do you want me when I already have a man?'
'You are different,' Kulothunga said. 'You are worth fighting for.'
'Goodbye, Kulothunga,' Melcorka said. 'Find another woman.' It wa
