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Edhener started when Mayonette had first adressed him, and his amazement grew when he realised what she was telling him. He had expected angry reproaches for his behaviour, and yet there she was, offering him the thing he so dearly desired. To hold his head high, she had said, to carry his sword. Visions of triumph sprang in his mind, visions that filled him with an immense pleasure.
Several people had now come to Mayonette's table, and he was left in a corner, completely forgotten. He was inspecting the newcomers curiously. So, these were to be his companions, were he to join the quest. Were he! Why, there was no question that he would go.
He went towards Mayonette, a smile of reckless joy on his face, and bowed to her, saying:
"My lady, I will gladly go. And I thank you. I am called Edhener, and you must have heard of me. As for the reward, you are very generous, but this will be decided when the quest is finished, if you are satisfied with my service. Once again, I thank you."
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