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Léof led the horse into the stable and tied him in the aisle. He turned to Javan and noticed that he had followed suit. “Do you remember where the brushes are?” asked Léof.
Javan nodded once. “Down towards the end in a room on the right.”
“Right. Go ahead and get those, and I’m going to find out how long these horses are staying.”
Léof turned and left the stable. He spotted the new arrivals across the yard and standing with Eodwine, Garstan, and Léoðern, though the latter two left as he approached. He smiled affably but hesitated at first, unsure of whether to address himself to Eodwine or the newcomers. He decided on the newcomers.
“Good morning to you. I am Léofric, the ostler here. Will you be needing stabling for your horses?”
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