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The response Garstan sought was not long in coming. Eodwine wiped at an eye.
"Garstan, you are a good man," he said gruffly. "Let it be as you say. And I thank you."
Garstan smiled and bowed, and returned to his place beside Léoðern with a light step.
But now it was time for the one part of this court day proceeding that Eodwine did not relish in the least. He turned to Saeryn briefly.
"Watch and listen well, my lady. I would have your counsel in this." She nodded, her forehead knotting prettily in a frown of curiosity.
He turned from her wordlessly and sought out Gárwine with his eyes. It was time for the questioning of Manawyth.
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