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Ginna noticed that the soldiers had begun to fill the grounds. That meant breakfast was over. She was needed back in the kitchen.
"Ginna, I can talk with Harreld, if you like, see what this wall is that he thinks is in the way."
She looked up, but could not dare to face Eodwine, despite the kindness in his voice as he made his offer.
"If it would not be too much trouble, I would be grateful." Realising how insincere her words might appear with her face turned away, she ventured a glance at him and smiled briefly. "I- I must return to the kitchen. There is work to be done," she said, with a gesture towards the exiting men.
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