"Nancy Springer - Isle 02 - The Silver Sun" - читать интересную книгу автора (Springer Nancy)

"And ye," the outlaw snapped menacingly at Alan.



"My companion is injuredl" Hal protested. Alan strug-

gled to his feet, wincing as a wound tore open. Bright

blood stained his tunic. Hal turned to help him, and he

hotly reprimanded the outlaw.



"Ket the Red, I expected better from youl Did I not

give you the signal of friendship?"



Ket's jaw dropped, his face a mixture of astonishment

and chagrin. "He speaks truth. Lower yer weapons," he

called to his men. And then to Hal, "How did ye know

my name?"



Alan*s bleeding had already slowed, and Hal spoke

more calmly. "I lived a year with the band of Craig the

Grim, in the southernForest . We heard much good of

you." He pressed a fold of cloth over Alan's wound. "I
beg pardon for my sharp words, but I feared for my friend.

May I care for him?"



"Ay, surely!" said the outlaw hastily. At the camp, two

outlaws stood watch while the others helped fetch water

and bandages- Only when Alan was attended did Ket