unic. it apparent effort op, feet kicking ineffectually in mid-air. ted to a degree sufficient to cause tavern-oo begin turning a mottled shade of crimson.

    quot;Goro, I do not like my friends being abused,quot; Rovigo said calmly. quot;t er.quot;  Devin wly.

    quot;As I say,quot; Rovigo continued, not even breat;er ently not underage—as so any tavern-o blinded by ss of er e me a little by apologizing to Devin dAsoli, my netles of corked vintage Certando red, by ion? In return I may be persuaded to let you s sitting on t an appropriate price or course, given ort for t stuff at Festival-time.”

    Goros face ruly dangerous  as Devin felt obliged to caution Rovigo, tavern-o unted ttle. Goro dragged fetid tavern air into  ed ain tainflotered a to Devin.

    quot;And t; Rovigo reminded him kindly.

    ill  any evident exertion— enougo fumble belotles of ainly appeared to be Certandan red.

    Rovigo let slip anotcightened collar.

    quot;Vintage?quot; iently.

    Goro tched his head up and down.

    quot;ell t; Rovigo declared, releasing Goro completely, quot;it appears s. I suppose,quot; urning to Devin, quot;t you sending to be your sister outside.”

    quot;I kno; Devin said grimly. quot;to figtles, but its pleasant to have an ally now and again.”

    quot;It is al to ; Rovigo amended. quot;But it seems obvious to me t you arent keen on dealing er, so Ill leave you to do it in private. Do let me once more commend my oe well broughings con