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was sweet but beauty found itself there only in the eyes of those who knew
her...her intensity was startling and 's voice, replete with dignity and
a trace of haughtiness, completed the picture of a young woman who could
grow to command legions with 's strength or who might, if neglected, become
the quintessence of viciousness. 's opinions of 's world were still
relatively unformed given the extreme protectiveness of 's parents.
The horses were resting, their coats gleaming brightly from their long and
arduous ride. Petros, Nysa's brother, watched them lazily as he dipped
into their baskets for his lunch. He grinned when he saw his sister walk
toward him and he waved their companion, Agios, to join them for their
repast.
"Agios, see anything exciting?" Petros called to his friend who seemed
reluctant to leave his vantage point near the small cliff overlooking
the road ahead of and below them.
"There's nothing yet. I'm expecting to meet another group of travelers
soon...it's much too quiet today for such a busy area." Agios shook
his head and chuckled, then hea
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