She could see Olwen was disappointed at this decision and she tried to put a sympathetic arm around the girl’s shoulder, but Olwen pulled away sharply. Viviane pretended she hadn’t noticed the resentment in her eyes — and moved away to attend to the fire. Idoc watched every move, but made no comment.
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After they had eaten they settled down by the embers of the fire to sleep. But Viviane lay on her back awake, watching the stars, wondering how long they would have to wait for a clue — a way-guide. Olwen was on her side a short distance from her, her cloak drawn right up over her head. Even in the dark Viviane could see her shoulders shaking as she tried to stifle her sobs.
As the moon and the stars wheeled slowly across the sky Viviane sank into a strange state that was not quite
