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This time his sacrifice worked. She had to be in a lot of discomfort,
though, not to take time to harangue all who were younger than
she.



Silence persisted till the old merchant returned. He owned the
place and let us use it as our operational headquarters. He owed
us nothing, but nevertheless, shared our danger out of love for
Sahra.

In all matters his thoughts had to be heard and his wishes had to
be honored.



Do Trang was not gone long. He came back rolling wearily. The
man behind the liver spots seemed so fragile it had to be a miracle
that he could move his chair himself.



Ancient he was, but there was an irrepressible twinkle in his eyes.
He nodded. He seldom had anything to say unless someone else
said something incredibly stupid. He was a good man.



Sahra told us, "Everything is in place. Every phase and facet has
been double-checked. Goblin and One-Eye are sober. It's time the
Company speaks up." She glanced around, inviting comments.



I did not think it was time. But I had said my piece when I was
planning this. And had been outvoted. I treated myself to a shrug
of despair.



There being no new objections, Sahra said, "Start the first phase."
She waved at her son. Tobo nodded and slipped out.



He was a skinny, scruffy, furtive youngster. He was Nyueng Bao,
which meant he had to be a sneak and a thief. His every move had
to be watched. In consequence he was so generally observed that
no individual examined in detail what he actually did so long as his