We're going to see Ragnak," Halt told him. "He's going to have to promise to free every slave who fights for Hallasholm." Will shook his head doubtfully. "He won't like that," he said. Halt turned and looked at him, a faint grin touching the corner of his mouth. He'll hate it," he agreed.
John FlanaganBest way then is to be waiting for them to bring Halt and the others out of that prison,โ he said, almost to himself. โThereโs only one reason I can think of that they might do that,โ Umar said. โThatโs if they are going to execute them.โ Will lookd at him for several seconds before speaking. โWell, thatโs a big comfort.
John FlanaganItโs a big raised platform at the end of the square, with steps running up to it.โ Like a stage?โ Evanlyn suggested. โMaybe theyโre planning to put on a play?โ Or an execution,โ Horace said.
John FlanaganEvanlyn opened her mouth to scream. But the horror of the moment froze the sound in her throat and she crouched, openmouthed, as death approached her. It was odd, she thought, that they had dragged her here, left her overnight and then decided to kill her. It seem such a pointless way to die.
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