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“But is he safe?” demanded Tarkyn.
As instructed, Danton had woken Tarkyn to report, the moment he returned. Rainstorm had met him at the forest’s edge and had stuck like glue to his side ever since.
“I would say that Harkell’s position is… difficult if he intends to hold true to you,” replied Danton. “My best guess is that King Kosar and Prince Jarand have realised that Harkell may have useful knowledge about you or may be in contact with you. It is not in Jarand’s nature to be so forgiving. I suspect they will begin to question him when they think he has had time to appreciate Jarand’s generosity and to consider the implications to his family. Alternatively, they will set him up and use him in an attempt to track you down.”
The prince dragged his wolfskin cloak around his shoulder
