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 The Hunters' Haunt
by Dave Duncan




To my daughter Judy, who has never had a whole book
dedicated to her alone but has merely shared one (because
we did not then realize how many books there were going to
be!), this book is belatedly and lovingly dedicated.




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 The Hunters' Haunt
by Dave Duncan




WARNING


This is the second extract from the memoirs of Omar the
Trader of Tales to be offered to the public in vernacular
translation. Certain passages herein may seem to contradict
statements Omar made in the first book. Those who have not
read the first book will not be troubled by this. Those who
have will not be surprised.




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 The Hunters' Haunt
by Dave Duncan




1: The Traveler Returns


Some harsh words had been spoken the previous summer,
the first time I lodged at the inn. Nothing serious, milords,
just a minor misunderstanding—a small imbalance on the
slate. A trivial sum, truly!
I admit that appearances were against me. My taste for