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She returned to the great hall to find their host’s murmuring into his wife’s ear and Sir Benedict draining yet another goblet of wine. Upon seeing Cora and hearing her request, he agreed immediately “Of course, of course,” he said. “I have a big belly,” he gave it a resounding ‘thump’ “but that is a very big roast. Of course your servants may have some.”

Sir Benedict sat down his cup and appropriated two of the long oval ...

“We appear to be running out of lands for Lysander to flee to,” said Cora. “Know you of any other lands which might interest him?”

Jot took a large drink from his cup and stared into space. “Usually, my ships return from the Nations of Heaven by sailing into the briny deep and using the hidden currents and winds to speed their way home. Twice, though, I have taken the southern route, following the coast along the bottom of the Cauldron.”
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WORLD TALE

“I owe you for curing my sister’s lung rot,” said the big Gotlander as he clomped into the room. “I figure the least I can do is treat you to a good spread. Wife’s down there” he pointed down the stairs “working on a roast. Beef stuffed with vegetables and herbs, and covered in spicy sauce. Takes a while to fix, but it’s worth it.”

“I appreciate your offer-” began the slender woman with ...