They were closerthan they had been when last they had stopped. Katinka stepped between them as though he had not spoken, and beckonedZelda who followed her. Be strong, Aboli muttered. I am unarmed, he said softly.
She wore armour and a sword was buckled at her side, a steelhelmet under her arm. With ourhelp he could be free again, and Gundwane with him. If the battle goes against us, have theGolden Bough waiting here at this place to take the Emperor tosafety. Shelooked delighted with her discovery, and emptied some of the lessvaluable herbs from her basket to make place for the lumps of friableearth.
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