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Hodgenock and Knoxby leaned against the stables and watched Max rope his magic around a large tree. Knoxby crossed his arms in front of him and grunted.
“Something on your mind?” asked Hodgenock.
“I wasn't going to say anything, but I think things are going to get out of hand real quick,” said Knoxby.
Hodgenock glanced at the troll. Snorts and growls came from the far corner of the stables. Hodgenock crossed the distance in only a few steps and peered over the gate of the last stall. His brother, Mibbitwiss, twisted and turned in a spell-induced sleep. He'd been placed in a cage the day before, because he kept snapping the ropes tied around his wrists and ankles.
Hodgenock didn't like it, but it was the only way to keep everyone safe, including Mibbitwiss. There had been no luck in
