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drink, and for many in attendance this was the finest
meal they would eat this year. While formality was
forgotten, the commoners were still deferential to
Arutha and his party, bowing slightly and using formal
address. Jimmy and Locklear hovered nearby, in case
they were needed. Carline and Laurie walked arm in arm behind Arutha

and Anita. Since their own wedding, the new Duke and
Duchess of Salador had settled down somewhat, in
contrast to their well-reported and stormy romance at the
King's court. Anita turned toward her sister-in-law and
said, "I'm pleased you could stay this long. It's so much a
man's palace here in Krondor. And now with two
boys. . . ' 'it's going to get worse,' finished Carline. 'Being raised

by a father and two brothers, I know what you mean.'
Arutha glanced over his shoulder at Laurie and said
"It means she was spoiled shamelessly.'
Laurie laughed, but thought better of comment as his
wife's blue eyes narrowed. Anita said, "Next time, a
daughter.'


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'Then she can be shamelessly spoiled,' said Laurie.
'When are you going to have children?' asked Anita.
Arutha turned from the table with a pitcher of ale,
filling both his own and Laurie's mugs. A servant
hastened to present wine cups to the ladies. Carline
answered Anita by saying, 'We'll have them when we
have them. Believe me, it isn't for lack of trying.'
Anita stifled a laugh behind her hand, while Arutha
and Laurie exchanged glances. Carline looked from face
to face and said, 'Don't tell me you two are blushing?'
To Anita she said, 'Men.'
'Lyam's last missive said Queen Magda might be with
child. I expect we'll know for certain when he sends his
next bundle of dispatches.'
Carline said, "Poor Lyam, always such a one for the
ladies, having to marry for reasons of state. Still, she's a
decent sort, if a little dull, and he seems happy enough.'
Arutha said, "The Queen isn't dull. Compared to you a
fleet of Quegan raiders is dull.' Laurie said nothing, but
his blue eyes echoed Arutha's comment. "I just hope they
have a son. '
Anita smiled. "Arutha's anxious for another to become
'Prince of Krondor.'
Carline looked at her brother knowingly. 'Still, you'll