Chapter fiveThey’d brought along a decent set of Vallian buffs with the tall black boots and so as I strode along in the mingled lights of the Suns no one paid me particular attention. My companions had cleared off so as not to attract too much unwelcome interest in the lodgers at Mistress Felima’s house. Naghan the Slippy had vanished in his silent way to carry out his fresh investigations.
Although the thoughts remained unspoken, it was perfectly clear they expected me to stay in the lodging house in hiding. Ha! With a face that did not sting too much and which I could hold for a considerable time, I was off out into the streets sharpish.
By Krun, yes!
The fellows had also brought a fine drexer, the straight cut-and-thruster which was now in general service in Vallia. As for the knife
