Kandel leant against a supply tent as he heard Guthwine speak his words of unity and the honour of a soldier.
'Ah, so you seek to bring us honour then Guthwine? Well, there must be trust first, and we have naught. We are a bunch of family men and common thieves. You'll have a task for you'
The group truned and stared at him and he stood straight. He then said 'Do not think Im trying to take the rug out from under you. Im just saying that my father has been trying to no avail to bring that trust. Lets hope you can help him'
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Lotar took a while before he turned and picked up the parchment. On it was written what Guthwine had allready said. He screwed up the paper and tossed it aside.
'He always seeks to take my place. He has no idea...'
He was interrupted by a slow voice behind him.
'Lotar, its Rudgar. I wish to apologize for what I have done. I know now it was not my place to make such decisions. But I really do believe we have a better chance with recruits!'
'Do not worry, Guthwine has said enough. You may go, and take one from the camp with ye. I know when I am beat'
Lotar turned to the boy and said
'Bring back the best you can find' he said almost softly, and let the boy leave.
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