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Llewell is furious at the possibility of his sister marrying his enemy. Two weeks of preparations
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cousin Sidana prisoner as he flees. Dhugal is rescued by Kelson's approaching forces, and Sidana's younger brother, Llewell, is also captured. Kelson gives Sicard until
Christmas to surrender Loris, then returns to Rhemuth with Caitrin's two youngest children as hostages.
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November 1123 and ending in early January 1124. The novel begins as the Curia of Bishops meets in Culdi to choose the successor to the deceased Bishop of
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overwhelms Dhugal, who possesses mental shields that no human should have. When
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