Ow!" said Horace as the Ranger's fingers probed and poked around the bruise. Did that hurt?" Halt asked, and Horace looked at him with exasperation. Of course it did," he said sharply. "That's why I said 'ow!
John FlanaganHorace normally didn't need anyone else to save his life. He was pretty skilled at doing it for himself.
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 FlanaganWill looked up angrily, shaking his head in disbelief. Will you shut up? he said tautly. Horace shrugged in apology. 'I'm sorry' he said, I sneezed. A person can't help it when they sneeze. Perhaps not. But you could try to make it sound a little less like an elephant trumpeting in agony; Will told him.
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