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Did Thornden really expect Léof was coming along? He was an ostler, not a soldier – his place was here, was it not? Or was this some duty that he was unaware of? Riding out after Lithor and Erbrand had been one thing (and almost more of a joy ride than aught else), but surely this was meant to be a showier affair.
“Am I? I mean – that is, I had not thought to,” Léof said. “I thought Lord Athanar spoke only to the soldiers last night. You are all riding out fully arrayed, but I have no sword and wear no mail. What would I do but sit there and look out of place?”
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