Chapter Twenty-Six
Casco and Duvät
Casco raised his hand and sent a general command for order.
“So far,” he continued, “Houses Leth, Rukh, and Nhadu have offered their full and unrestricted support. Naghar, Maatu, and Trianog also offer immediate sanctuary. On Trianog it has always been so. Cantori remain undecided.”
“So, is we-un to be believin this, ja? Acause why? Acause you be sayin it?”
“Lord Pieru of Leth has worked tirelessly on our behalf,” Casco said. “He has –”
“Lord Shamkarun Pieru of Leth, Lord of the Explorers’ Guild?” the heckler jeered. “See? I’s be speakin kishlak well as ye, Casco!”
“Pieru be kishlak true,” called another. “Why should wes be faidin dat un any more dan oder?”
“I know him, Hamesh –” Casco started.
“Ja, ye be workin for un!” Hamesh said mockingly. “B
