Chapter 35Vredech felt a small twinge of irritation at this disturbance of his contemplation. Still, he thought, they’ll probably pass on their way. It was unlikely that anyone would be abroad today other than on some necessary errand. He watched them idly. Both were cloaked and hooded. One, he judged, was about his height and build, while the other was a little shorter but more heavily built.
As they drew nearer, it seemed that they would indeed walk past, but one of them glanced casually at him then stopped and held out a hand to detain his partner. There was a brief conversation then they walked directly towards him. Vredech’s irritation increased but he managed to keep it from his face.
‘Good day,’ the shorter one said courteously. Vredech noted the speaker’s foreign accent with surp
