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‘Shieldwarden Nehdra ain’t here; this is the town gaol,’ retorts the guard, narrowing his eyes suspiciously as he inspects first you and then Paido, as if you were both escaped felons.

‘At the end o’ Copperpiece Lane, next to the Temple o’ the Sword, there’s a tower. That’s where you’ll find the Shieldwarden, only you ’ad better ’ave good reason for wantin’’im at this hour or you’ll both end up spendin’ the night ’ere.’ He cocks his thumb over his shoulder at the gaol and a sneer spreads across his ugly face.

You follow Paido out of the courtyard and continue your ride along Copperpiece Lane.

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