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Roth and Vanora’s secret meetings didn’t go unnoticed by Gow who coveted Roth’s position in the clan. He was older than his cousin by three years and third in line. He had wanted what Roth had. Gow continued to feel second best as Roth was the clan’s favorite and he bested everything being highly skilled. He left the highland plains and saw a banner carried by the Mc Clouds coming in the distance. He ran off to meet his uncle.
Duncan sat in his tent with other kinsmen. Gow stepped into the tent.
“Uncle, the McClouds’ banner is coming,” Gow said frankly.
Duncan looked up and exhaled. “I will see them soon. We have another clan wanting to battle us for supremacy. We have war upon us.”
Gow nodded and strolled to his tent. He saw Roth walking out of his tent and into his father’s cam
