"Feist, Raymond E - The Riftwar Legacy 01 - Krondor- The Betrayal" - читать интересную книгу автора (Feist Raymond E)

recognized the moredhel for what he was or thought him an elf, and
didn't see the need to explain things to him. The captain said, 'What
would you need an escort for, if I may make so bold as to ask? "

We've had some problems, "said Locklear. 'Someone's hired

Quegan swords to keep us from reaching Krondor. "

The captain stroked his chin again and remained silent a long moment as
he thought. 'Here's one thing I can do, "he said. 'I've got to run a
patrol out to the border with the Free Cities. I can have you travel
with it until it turns westwar-d, almost half-way between

Lamut and Zfin- That'll get you part of the way in safety. "

Locklear was silent a moment, then s2id, 'I have a better idea. "

Tv'hat? asked Captain Belford. 'If you can pick three men to play our
parts, and ride conspicuously out the south city gate, we'll head east
and slip over the mountain and head south to Krondor along the east
mountain highway, where we won't be expected. " 'A ruse? "asked the
captain. 'One I learned from the Prince, "said Locklear. 'He used it to
good effect in the Riftwar. If you can lead away those looking for us,
long enough for us to reach the far side of the mountains, we should be
safe. " 'I can arrange that. "He glanced at Owyn and Gorath. 'I've got
some men who can pass for you, if we keep the hood up on the one

playing your elf friend, here. "He stood up. 'Let me arrange to have the
evening patrol stop by your lodgings F He looked at them questioningly.
'The Inn of the Blue Wheel. "

Belford smiled. 'Sumani's place. Don't let his smiling countenance fool
you; he's a tough boot. If you get the time, have him show you some of
his fighting tricks. He'll make time for a few coins. His decision not
to stay in service was our loss. "

The captain left and returned a short time later. 'It's taken care of

Head back to the city and let anyone who might be following you see you
return. Lie low in the inn until tonight and I'll have three horses
waiting for you in the inn's stable. "He handed Locklear a piece of
parchment. 'Here's a pass. If one of our lads on the road to the east
stops you, this will set him right. "

Locklear rose. 'Thank you, captain. You've been a great help. If there's
anything I can do for you when you're next in Krondor, please tell me. "

The old captain smiled. Rubbing his chin once more he said, Well, you
could introduce me to that merchant's young wife I hear got you run up
this way in the first place. "