"Elenium 02 - The Ruby Knight" - читать интересную книгу автора (Eddings David)

where he puts his feet. That last slate he kicked loose
almost brained me.'
'He's a new man.' The beggar sniffed. 'He still has a lot
to learn about burglary.'
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That he does,' Sparhawk agreed. 'Maybe you can help
me, neighbour. Talen was telling me about a tavern up
against the east wall of the city. It's supposed to have a
garret that the tavern-keeper rents out from time to time.
Do you happen to know where it's located?'
"It's in Goat Lane, Sir Sparhawk. It's got a sign that's
supposed to look like a bunch of grapes. You can't miss
it.' The beggar squinted. 'Where's Talen been lately?
haven't seen him for quite a while.'
'His father's sort of taken him in hand.'
"I didn't know Talen even had a father. That boy will go
far if he doesn't get himself hanged. He's just about the
best thief in Cimmura.'
"I know,' Sparhawk said. 'He's picked my pocket a few
times.' He dropped a couple more coins in the begging
bowl. 'I'd appreciate it if you'd keep the fact that you saw
me tonight more or less to yourself, neighbour.'
"I never saw you, Sir Sparhawk.' The beggar grinned.
'And I never saw you and your friend on the roof,
either.'
"Something for everybody then.'
'My feelings exactly. Good luck in your enterprise.
'And the same to you in yours.'
Sparhawk smiled and moved off down the street. His
brief exposure to the seedier side of Cimmuran society
had paid off again. Though not exactly a friend, Platime
and the shadowy world he controlled could be very
helpful. Sparhawk cut over one street to make sure that,
should the clumsy burglar on the roof be surprised in the
course of his activities, the inevitable hue and cry would
not bring the watch running down the same street he was
traversing.
As they always did when he was alone, Sparhawk's
thoughts reverted to his queen. He had known Ehlana
since she had been a little girl, though he had not seen
her during the ten years he had been in exile in Rendor
The memory of her seated on her throne encased in
diamond-hard crystal wrenched at his heart. He began to
regret the fact that he had not taken advantage of the
opportunity to kill the Primate Annias earlier tonight. A
poisoner is always contemptible, but the man who had
poisoned Sparhawk's queen had placed himself in
mortal danger, since Sparhawk was not one to let old
scores simmer too long.