"I think so. Daringos, the King's Chief Steward, did carry out an enquiry. If there'd been any hint of foul play I'm sure it would have been discovered." The Baroness sighs. Briefly, she looks older. "My daughter just won't accept it was an accident. She's a quiet girl…" The Baroness's voice tails off. #101 в контекст | | |
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"I'd say so. And she's good-natured, and intelligent. I love her dearly. I'm sure she's in no danger but I hate to see her frightened. Do you think you could talk to her? Just in case there's anything in it?" #105 в контекст | | |
I mull things over for a little while. Outside I can hear the civilised tread of passing Barons, and the voices of their children. #106 в контекст | | |
"Is it difficult being married to a Baron? After growing up poor?" #107 в контекст | | |
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"My marriage to Mabados has been generally successful." #110 в контекст | | |
Generally successful doesn't sound like the warmest description of a marriage I've ever heard. Sensing my doubts, Demelzos takes the opportunity to ask if I ever managed to stay in one place long enough to get married. #111 в контекст | | |
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The Baroness smiles. It makes her look younger, more like the barmaid I remember. #117 в контекст | | |
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"He doesn't believe any of it. I can't really blame him, it all sounds so unlikely. It's putting a strain on my family. My daughter's refusing to leave the house. She wouldn't come with us to Orosis. My husband was furious." #119 в контекст | | |
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"It is. If she's not at her brother's wedding, people will talk. Baronesses can be very vindictive with their gossip. Do you think you can help?" #121 в контекст | | |
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The Baroness fishes around in her bag. "How much do you charge?" #123 в контекст | | |
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"That's gallant. I don't remember you being gallant. Weren't there some questions asked about your tactics in the tournament?" #125 в контекст | | |
I grin. "One or two. But I still won. You don't need to pay me." #126 в контекст | | |
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Demelzos looks startled, and then laughs. "That's more like the man I remember. What do you need a loan for?" #129 в контекст | | |
I explain that I need money for Makri to enter the tournament. #130 в контекст | | |
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"True. But she's part Orc, part Human, and part Elf. That's meant to be impossible, but she managed it somehow. The mixed blood's done something strange to her. It makes her move faster than anyone else. She likes fighting too, which makes a difference. But we need money for armour and weapons." #136 в контекст | | |
"And then there's your betting to consider, I imagine?" #137 в контекст | | |
"You don't seem to have forgotten much about me. Yes, I may place a few bets." #138 в контекст | | |
"So which one of the women is yours?" she asks, while counting out coins. #139 в контекст | | |
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"Neither. I gave up on women when my marriage fell apart." #142 в контекст | | |
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Demelzos hands me three hundred gurans. Twelve heavy gold coins. #146 в контекст | | |
"That should keep you going. Make sure the Baron never hears about it." #147 в контекст | | |
