The big dog however, presumably received the full benefit of Tarrian’s wisdom as its manner changed abruptly. Its ears drooped, its tail went between its legs, and after a few hesitant backward steps it turned, trotted back to the four men and lay at their feet, to their obvious dismay. Tarrian returned to his eating.
‘You certainly seem to have a way with words,’ Antyr said.
‘Well, I’m certainly having more success with the residents than you are,’ Tarrian replied. ‘You should learn how to explain yourself properly like I do.’
Antyr smiled. ‘I think you’re probably right,’ he said. ‘But I doubt either the Duke or Menedrion would appreciate that kind of language. Not to mention Ciarll Feranc or even Aaken Uhr Candessa.’
‘Talking of whom,’ Tarrian said, standing up. ‘We’d better find hi
