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ride much? "asked Locklear as Owyn departed. 'Not really. It's been a
while, thirty or so years. " 'Not a lot of horses in the Northlands? "

Without bitterness, Gorath said, 'Not a lot of anything in the

Northlands. "

Locklear said, J remember. "

Gorath nodded. We bled at Armengar. "

Locklear said, 'Not enough. It didn't keep you from coming through
Highcastle. "

Gorath pointed with his chin. We should go now. "He didn't wait for
Locklear, but put heels to the sides of his horse and rode out.

Locklear hesitated a moment, then followed after. He overtook the dark
elf as he rode easily through the foot traffic of the city. Men hurried
home for evening meals while shops dosed on every side.

Travellers fresh in from the highway hurried toward the inn, eager

to wash away the days trail dust with an ale, and women of the night
began to appear on street corners.

Locklear and Owyn rode out the gate, ignored by the guards, and set
their horses to cantering. A few minutes later they spied Owyn sitting
on the side of the road.

When they reached him, he turned and said, 'Now what? "

Locklear pointed toward a stand of woods a short distance away. 'A cold
camp, unfortunately, but at first light we ride north a few miles.

There's a mine road to the east that leads over the mountains. We'll
take that, then turn south on the other side. With luck we'll avoid
those seeking our friend here and make our way safely to the King's

Highway south of Quester's View. "

Owyn said, 'That means we're going to come out near Loriel, right? "
'Yes, "said Locklear, with a smile. Which means we'll have the chance to
visit one Kiefer Alescook along the way. "

Why involve ourselves in this matter? "asked Gorath. We need to hurry to
Krondor. "

We are, and a few minutes' conversation with Master Alescook may yield
u's a benefit. Should we discover the whereabouts of this missing gem,