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guys. After all, we have a vested interest in the public's
opinion of witches, dear."

"In truth," Gwen said firmly, "and we cannot have the
folk afeard that witches will seek to govern by force of

magic,"

"Of course not," Rod mumured, "especially when every

right-thinking individual knows it has to be done by force

of arms."

Tuan frowned. "How didst thou speak?"

"Uh, nothing." Rod turned to Gwen. "How about it,
dear? A family vacation, wandering toward the North?"
When Gwen hesitated, he added, "I don't really think there's
any dangerЧat least, none that you and I can't handle

between us."

"Nay, surely not," Gwen agreed, but her brow was still

furrowed.

"What, then? The kids? I really don't think they'll mind."
"Oh, certes they will not! Yet hast thou considered the

trials of shepherding our four upon the road?"
"Sure." Rod frowned. "We did it in Tir Chlis."
"I know," Gwen sighed. "Well, an thou sayest 'tis for

the best, my husband, we shall essay it."

2

Rod turned the key in the lock, pulled it out, set it in Gwen's
palm, and wrapped her hand around it. "Your office, 0
Lady of the House." He studied her face for a second and
added gently, "Don't worry, dear. It'll still be here when
you get back."

"I know," she sighed, "yet 'tis never easy to leave it."

"I know." Rod glanced back at the house. "I'll get half-
way down the road, and start wondering if I really did put
out the fire on the hearth."