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“Pardon,” says Vaenwode, “but surely you have come to claim back the stolen gold. See, I have had a change of heart; I am repentant —”

The smith holds up his hand. “I am Eldri,” he says, “and this is Brygmir. You are a fool; this need not be repeated. You have chosen, on your own account and of your own accord, to take responsibility for a burden that is Hans’; there shall be no repentance, no repayment, and no regret.”

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