Chapter 26 -Dangerous Dialectic
It’s been hours of planning that Darlana has listened to, for the attempt to rescue the young librarian. Now Jyotsna introduces an old man she’s brought before Pratima and the librarians.
“Pratima.” the village leader announces. “I am pleased to present our best sheepherder. He winters his flock, each year, near Raakhi’s compound.” Snuffling sounds, oh! A warm tongue licks Darlana’s hand.
“My Rajapalayam, down boy.” the old man’s voice is recognizable to Darlana. “My herding dog. His name is Winston.”
Pratima says, “Why he must stand 65 cm at the withers.”
“He’s a hound. Loves to work all day. My partner in managing sheep. Strong and heavier boned than many hounds.”
“Because of his breed,” Darlana tells the librarians. A dog would have to be strong for
