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Jerym saw that Esenrok was there. He'd never been someone else in his dreaming, either. He had no doubt whatever that he could find his way several hundred milescross-country to Burnt Woods. Those atthe back corner knelt as if hunting for something dropped, to keep out ofthe line of fire.

Most of the 3rd Rangers, though, manned theparapets lower on the slope, to hold the top against the T'swa pushingupward. It will be seen to, Bahn replied equably. But he was also conspicuously strong-a freedman who'd followedthe harvests for several years. You say these raiders are offworld mercenaries.