A Rule of Queens. Morgan Rice
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Название: A Rule of Queens
Автор: Morgan Rice
Издательство: Lukeman Literary Management Ltd
Жанр: Зарубежное фэнтези
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“How we are treated has no bearing on how we treat others,” the chief retorted. “And we shall not turn away those who need us.”
The villager sneered back, glaring at Gwendolyn, Kendrick, the others, then back to the chief.
“We do not want them here,” he said, seething. “The caves are not far away enough, and every day they are here, we are a day closer to death.”
“And what good is this life you cling to if it is not spent justly?” the chief asked.
The man stared him down for a long time, the finally turned and stormed off, his men following him.
Gwendolyn watched them go, wondering.
“Do not mind him,” the chief said, as he continued walking and Gwen and the others fell in beside him.
“I do not wish to be a burden on you,” Gwendolyn said. “We can leave.”
The chief shook his head.
“You will not leave,” he said. “Not until you are rested and ready. There are other places you can go in the Empire, if you choose. Places that are also well hidden. But they are far from here, and dangerous to reach, and you must recover and decide and stay here with us. I insist on it. In fact, for this night only, I wish for you to join us, to join our festivities in the village. It is already nightfall – the Empire will not see you – and this is an important day for us. I would be honored to have you as our guests.”
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