Erulon had slain several mercenaries attempting to get into Bali's room, but had left most of the fighting to Burzdol. The man did not like the idea of killing another man even out of self defence.
He pulled Burzdol aside during a brief repsite from the fighting. "Remember, do not kill guards if it is not necessary. We do not wish to become like the murderers that they have taken us for."
The elve's eyes were red with wrath. "But they wish to kill Bali, and would have if it had not been for us defending him."
"Aye, but remember, the guards have been told that he is the murderer. They are merely doing their job. The mercenaries are the only ones that we can feel justified in slaying. Stick to your sword flat, and lay aside your bow. Save your arrows for orc necks, our real enemies."
The elf was silent for a moment. "You are right, Erulon. I will try harder to control myself."
"As will I, Burzdol. I can get out of control, too." Then they heard the clash of metal. More mercenaries attacking Ani Dao's postition.
"I must help her, Erulon." The man nodded.
"I will try to find a way to sneak Bali out of the inn." The friends went their separate ways, Erulon, heading to the window. Taking a rope, he climbed out of the inn. Finding the rangers Arlome and Belegond, he relayed information to them and recieved the plan which Yanithe had created.
He then went to the stables, and got the wagon ready. He drove it over to Bali's window, and helped the dwarf climb down into the wagon. Hiding the dwarf in a closed barrel, first adding large airholes, he transtorted Bali over near the gate where Yanithe was singing to a guard. He waited for her signal...
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