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[quote][b]Solenis (Feb 14, 2005 11:57 a.m.):[/b] Saul settled into the pace the Brindian set and used the time as wisely as he could, trying to decide what he would do when they reached Lahkis. If they could recover the box and return with it then it was possible that all would be well. Saul didn't think that was very likely Unless one of his men made off with it first, the caravan leader would have it open, by force if necessary. If Malorik was right and it was something valuable, it would be sold or hidden, and they would have to follow it. If Alaran Cale was lucky enough to find it before the rest of his crew and conceal it from them then maybe it would all go to a single buyer. If not it might be split up several ways, unless it was something that could not be divided and maintain its value. There were far too many possibilities for Saul to think that it would be as easy as walking up to the caravan leader and demanding the box. He knew a few people in Lahkis, though whether they would be there and able or willing to help him make an escape if it came to that he had no way of telling. He finally admitted to himself that he could make no plans until they reached Lahkis and settled instead on observing the Brindians. They were disciplined to the point of servitude, and Saul was both repelled and impressed by their obedient efficiency. Theolus ordered and it was done, and the men rushed to follow his directives as if their lives were dependent on it. They were like slaves who did not know they were slaves. The company made good time because of it, and Saul made sure he did what he could to improve their speed. The faster they reached Lahkis the less time the box had to travel out of their reach. He had retrieved his evening meal and sat eating it outside his tent several evenings out of guildsport when the woman sat down next to him with her own plate. He looked at her briefly when she sat down and then back at the camp around them. "Hello," she said peaceably enough. He looked at her sideways and nodded back. She had been quiet and left him alone since their last conversation, and now it appeared that quiet time was over. She did not ask him anything, though, and when he had finished his meal and washed and returned the plate she was still sitting outside her tent. He started to crawl into his own and then stopped and sat down as well. "Do you know what is in the box?"[/quote]
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