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rabidsamfanI raised my chin, although he could not see me. "My oaths were given to Queen and Country," I said. "And after today you will find it difficult to convince me that you are acting in the best interests of either one."
To my everlasting astonishment, he laughed. "Very well. Keep your side of the bargain and I will hold the women and children out of bounds. But Merridew, for all he is a fool, has been promised something."
A whistle blew, and at that signal I was struck from behind with such force that I fell to my knees.
To my everlasting astonishment, he laughed. "Very well. Keep your side of the bargain and I will hold the women and children out of bounds. But Merridew, for all he is a fool, has been promised something."
A whistle blew, and at that signal I was struck from behind with such force that I fell to my knees.
