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disruption there. Sensat shadow-matched Adarat when he traveled
there last year, and Adarat is convinced that he is of Efra. He does
not believe he can be bested by any Corean steer, even a Talent-
steer."

"What of it?" asked Tarolt.

"The Lord-Protector will think he is facing a local revolt. The
Regent will see an opportunity to weaken Lanachrona, and
between Adarat and the herder, there will be more disruptionsЕ"

"That would put the herder overcaptain well out of the Iron Valleys
and would reduce the chance of his seeing too much because he
will be far too involved in trying to put down the revolt, as well as
worrying about his wife? Thar far south, even should the ancient
ones try to reach him, they would not be able to, few and failing as
they are." Tarolt frowned. "But the Lord-Protector would scarce
listen to Lord Waleryn, and if he did, he would hesitate to believe
him. If he knew that Waleryn was no longer his brother, but a
shadow-Efran, he would never believe Waleryn at all."

"He does not know that and never will. Waleryn can ensure that
dispatches and information reach Marshal Frynkel and Marshal
Alyniat. He can suggest to them that the Lord-Protector request the
overcaptainЧas a majerЧtake command of the forces to put down
the revolt in Hyalt. The overcaptain is known to be able to do much
with little, and that will appeal to Marshal Wyerl."

"You don't want Waleryn talking to Wyerl, do you? "

"I do not wish Waleryn to spend much time with any of the
marshals, but he should not meet with Wyerl at all. Wyerl sees too
much," Halanat replied. "It is also likely that the overcaptain will
meet with the marshals. We would not wish him to perceive anyЕ
influence, but especially with Wyerl."

"You think the herder overcaptain is that perceptive?"

"More so, I fear, but if he meets with the marshals and sees
nothingЕ"

"He will not see our influence." Tarolt nodded. "There is also a
good chance he will not be able to surmount Adarat, but if he does,
the disruption will only benefit us, and by thenЕ it will be too late
for him to change what must be. And if he fails, then we have fewer
worries."

"Exactly."
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