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in surprise, and then narrowed again in crafty
anticipation. The elf-maiden grinned, and said in Mariy's voice,
`Isn't that neat? The effect lasts for an hour, but I can't change
into anything else until that hour is up, and I have to wait for
four hours afterwards before I can do it again.' Kargoon smiled
slowly.
`That is very impressive, Mariy, my dear. Now, I would like you to
take a message to Bargeld Slave-master.' His smile broadened when
he saw Kyoko's expression at this news; Bargeld had a taste for young
human girls and had probably laid a lewd hand (or claw - whatever
Bargeld had at the time) on Kyoko's previously. He took a scrap of
parchment from his pouch, and scrawled in Pre-Knophritic Trollish
runes (which he knew Mariy could read but not understand):
"Bargeld: Here is your girl elf. Arrange an audience for Kyoko's with
Bjerin Alchemist and myself, one hour before sunset. Be there also.
Kargoon, Viz." He handed Kyoko's the parchment, and said gravely,
`Take this and read it out to the Slave-master; return then to your
quarters. You are relieved of your regular duties for the rest of
the day. Do not practice any more magic
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