'' mother please do n't start ... '' i stood up and paced , avoiding her face . '' when was the last time you studied at home or did your homework ? and did you check your grades lately ? '' i was silent '' answer the question , bradley . '' '' there 's nothing wrong with my
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'' my name is locmire of fogarth , and these are my companions , lot caskill of galdarath and king urganox skullsplitter of morgorath . '' both lot and urganox nodded their heads as they were introduced . '' my name is king festus rottenback . welcome to pizenchaffe , travelers . make yourselves at home , '' said the king , spreading his arms wide to show a warm , receptive greeting . '' king rottenback , we thank you for your hospitality , but we will only be staying for a short time , '' said
locmire

the wizards walked with haste to the river and summoned moog . '' we will conceal ourselves in the undergrowth along the river , one of us on each side of the road , '' said sluv . he glanced at moog . '' as long as you are in the water gwaum can not sense you . '' '' i must stay in the water to work my magic , '' said
moog