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Chapter 67
Huthdel seemed to hesitate and his brow furrowed. “May I ask what it is you wish to discuss?”
“It is a private matter Master Huthdel. A private matter and a business proposal I hope you shall find to be of interest.”
At the mention of a business proposal, sparks seemed to light in Huthdel’s eyes.
“Very well. Let us speak in my chambers.” Huthdel led the way to his chambers behind the temple and closed the door behind them.
Huthdel’s chambers were sparsely furnished as could be expected for a member of any religious order in the kingdom. He offered Breeger a seat and then sat opposite Breeger.
“Thank you for your time Master Huthdel,” Breeger said as he sat down.
“You are welcome. I do not often have visitors but I do welcome the company.”
“Good,” Breeger said sitting forward in his chair. “I have a business proposal I hope you may find to be of i
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Finally, in the last hour of the sun a buyer arrived. He studied Samnom and asked the price. When he was told the price he did not flinch. He took out a bag of coins and paid the agreed sum. Samnom was released to the man and led away on a rope as a donkey is led. Samnom was happy to finally have left Klaman behind and was curious to see what his new life would bring. He followed in silence until his new owner stopped at a small plot of land outside the city. “This is your home. What is your name?” “Samnom.” “I will call you Sam. I am Ubul.” Samnom nodded. Ubul seemed like a nice man. He spoke with a strange accent and was clearly not from Kyrshom. “I do not expect you to call me master except in the presence of others. I simply needed someone to work the land for me. I have other things to do but the land must produce to make money. I cannot do everything. You will sleep in my house and eat my food. I do not believe in wielding the whip but expect respect if I respect you.” “I
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He watched them a bit longer making sure he was hidden from view. Gillyn’s face was reserved, perhaps fearful, cautious and even sad. As he watched, Lored kissed her. She returned his kiss but it seemed to lack passion. If Lored noticed he did not say so although Samnom was sure he must have noticed. He waited and watched a while longer. He could not hear what they said but he believed that Gillyn was not happy despite the fact that she responded to Lored’s attentions. Her response seemed to be unenthusiastic. Samnom guessed that Lored had returned after getting rid of him and given Gillyn an ultimatum. What the ultimatum could have been, he had no idea. The day grew brighter as the sun climbed higher. The shadows shortened and more of the city was revealed. Time marched on to the opening of the market and Samnom realized he had to move on to the market to be there by the time that the people who bought vegetables arrived. If he arrived too late, they would have spent their daily all
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