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Wolf. Especially Wolf.

“You will report to the Lord Chancellor,” the King decreed, “and the inquisitor to Grand Inquisitor.”

“Your Grace is setting up two inquiries?”

More glares.

“I do believe, sire,” Sparrow twittered, “that Sir Wolf should be given overall authority.”

Athelgar nodded grumpily.

Wolf said,“I will also need the help of a sniffer, my lord.”This busi-ness reeked of conjuration.

“The nearest White Sisters’ priory,” the Chancellor said, “is in Lo-mouth.Your commission will give you
all the authority you need. The Council expects frequent reports, Sir Wolf, but should you conclude that
additional assaults are likely, you will issue a general alarm directly to the authorities concerned.”

“Who keeps the King’s Peace on Whinmoor, my lord?” Sparrow pursed lips.“The sheriff is Baron
Dupend himself, but you will speak with the King’s voice.”

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“How soon can you leave?” the King barked.

“The moment I receive my writ and the funds, sire.”Wolf looked to the Gruesome Twosome. “And my
assistant?”
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“Inquisitor Hogwood will meet you at the stable, Sir Wolf,” said the one on the left.

“We will send your commission there also,” said the Chancellor, peering over the clerk’s shoulder at
what he was writing.“Momentarily.”

“By your leave, sire?”Wolf bowed to the King and was dismissed.

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Vicious stepped out to the anteroom with him.Wolf turned, expect-ing some sort of explanation, but the
Commander just snapped, “Move!” and went back in again.