"Patricia C. Wrede - Magician 1 - Mairelon the Magicia" - читать интересную книгу автора (Wrede Patricia C)

"That accounts for the cupboards, i think," Mairelon said
after a moment, "How did youтАФ"

"You don't never believe 'im, do you?" the droopy man de-
manded-

"Hunch" Refrain from interrupting, if you please."

"And let you get yourself in a mort o' trouble from believ-
ing things you 'adn't ought to?" Hunch said indignantly. "I
won't never!"

Mairelon gave his henchman an exasperated look 'Then
you can go outside until I'm done."

Hunch's face took on a grim expression "Nay."




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"It's that or be silent."

The two men's eyes locked briefly; Hunch's fell. "Aye,
then, I'll 'old my peace."

"Good." Mairelon turned back to Kim, who had been
watching this exchange with great interest- "As I was saying, I
think you've explained the cupboards. The chest is another
matter- How did you open it?"

"Picked the lock."

"I find that a little difficult to believe. It's not a simple
mechanism."

"Didn't have to be," Kim said, allowing herself to bristle at
the implied reflection on her skill.

Mairelon raised an eyebrow. "Well, we'll leave that for the
moment. Just why were you, er, looking about in my wagon?"

"A gentry cove at the Dog and Bull said he'd pay five
pounds to know what you had in here. Said he had a bet on
it"

"Did he," Mairelon and Hunch exchanged glances.