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‘There has to be more to it than that,’ Kalten objected

‘Natural talent perhaps, Sir Kalten?’ Berit suggested

‘I’m not that cluessa asked hirandenerations?’

Kalten looked confused

‘Atana Mirtai is descended fro is in her blood She is gifted, and she can learn ht in a half dozen different styles’

‘That’s an interesting notion, Atan-Engessa,’ Vanion said ‘If we could find a horse big enough for her, she ht’

‘Vanion!’ Kalten exclaiestion I’ve ever heard!’

‘Merely speculation, Kalten’ Vanion looked gravely at Sparhawk ‘Wea bit ramme, Preceptor Sparhawk’

‘Please don’t do that, Vanion,’ Sparhawk replied in a pained tone ‘You’re still the preceptor until the Hierocracy says otherwise I’ht, Interiet to Atan, let’s pay soht on horseback, you know’

‘I’ll put Khalad to work on it,’ Sparhawk said

‘Khalad?’

‘Kurik trained hi than any man I’ve ever known’

‘He was indeed Good idea, Interim Preceptor Sparhawk’

‘Must you?’ Sparhawk asked him