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“How are we going to fight the Black Order when we don’t even know who they are?” asked Snoop.
“We’ll worry about that when we get there,” said Max. “Besides, we have the advantage. Hodgenock, Knoxby and Cannick don’t. If the Black Order has magic, there’s no way the others will be able to fight them off.”
The Spriggan jumped ahead of the group and threw out his arms. “Stop. Get down.” They did as he said, except for Bigrot and Zeeback, who were still tied up and having a hard time walking, let alone getting to the ground. The twins yanked on Zeeback, while Max, Milo and Basil pulled Bigrot down.
“It’d be a lot easier if you untied us,” said Zeeback.
“Be quiet. Listen,” whispered the Spriggan. “Someone is coming.” Pounding hooves vibrated the ground underneath them. Milo dipped his
