Kandel watched the recruits enter the glade. Watching with his head lowered, he smirked at their state. 'Hmph...Rudgar did as best he could I suppose. They are thieves and ruffians of course. They will have to do'
Kandel listened to Guthwine yell for order and laughed a little. Turning from the scene, he went to look for his father.
'Father, you will wish to see this' he said poking his head into his fathers tent...
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Lotar stared at the wall, fingering the hairpin in his pocket.
'Seeing him reminds me of Feanwe.It reminds me of that day. Curse him...'
'Father, you'll wish to see this' Kandel said, breaking his train of thought. Lotar stepped outside and saw the new group of men standing in one corner of the camp, and Guthwine trying to lay down discipline.
'Well, well. What do we have here!' said Lotar, stepping in front of Guthwine and surveying the men.
'I see you have all heard of our plans, and the plunder that awaits you. I promise you you will get your cut if you do your part. But mark me, you step astray and you will get naught but a severe beating or worse. D'you all hear me clearly?'
There were several mutters and grumbles. 'I'll take that as a yes shall I? Good!' Lotar moved towards Rudgar and said quickly 'You got some help and I am glad. But if they fail, you fail with them. You arent out of danger by a long shot boy'
Lotar then moved over to Soran and said 'Well, what do you think friend? Will they do, or are we wasting our time listening to that tired battle horse?' he said cudely, with a nod towards Guthwine...
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