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himself, Arutha added silently.
"We shall also need to sPeak of the latest request from

Greg regarding docking rights in Kingdom ports,' said
Lord Hazara-Khan.


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Arutha looked openly amazed. Then his expression
changed to one of irritation. 'I suppose a passing
fisherman or sailor just mentioned it to you as you
disembarked at the harbour?'
"Highness, Kesh has friends in many places,' answered
the Ambassador with an ingratiating smile.
.Well, it will certainly do no good to comment on
Kesh's Imperial Intelligence Corps, for we both know
that' - Hazara-Khan joined in and they both spoke in
unison - 'no such group exists.'
Abdur Rachman Memo Hazara-Khan bowed and said,
"With Your Highness's kind permission?'
Arutha bowed slightly as the Keshian made his
farewell, then turned to Jimmy. 'What? You two
scoundrels drew duty today?'
jimmy shrugged, indicating it wasn't his idea. Arutha
noticed his wife instructing the nurse to return the twins
to their nursery. "Well, you must have done something to
warrant deLacy's displeasure. Still, we can't have you
missing all the fun. I understand there's supposed to be a
particularly good barrel-ball game later this afternoon.'
jimmy feigned surprise, while Locklear's face lit up. 'I
think so,' said Jimmy noncommittally.
Motioning the boys to follow as the Prince's party
began to head inside, Arutha said, 'Well then, we'll have
to drop in and see how it goes, won't we?'
jimmy winked at Locklear. Then Arutha said, 'Besides,
if you boys lose that bet, your skins won't be worth
a tanner's trouble by the time the other squires get
through with you.'
Jimmy said nothing while they moved toward the great
hall and the reception for the nobles before the
commoners were admitted to the feast in the courtyard.
Then he whispered to Locklear, 'That man has an
irritating habit of always knowing what's going on around
here.'

The celebration was in full swing, nobles mingling with
those commoners granted admission to the palace
courtyard. Long tables stood heavily laden with food and