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Léof laughed, seeing the concern on Quin’s face. “Of course there are times of merriment! No one can work all the time. And especially now with winter coming on, the work day is somewhat shorter – it is hard to get much done in the dark.
“I imagine our pastimes are much like yours – often in the evenings there is talking or story-telling, and some like to play games. There is a strategy game some like to play with stones upon a board, though I’m afraid I’m not much of a hand at it. And as you say, sometimes there is singing – and dancing if a particularly merry mood strikes the hall.”
“Dancing’s a bit easier when you actually have women about,” interjected Hylath. “And more fun.”
Léof grinned. “I suppose so. It will be nice to have some celebration tonight, if the meetings with the landlords go well. Since Lord Eodwine took sick, everyone’s been more subdued than usual.”
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