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March 8, 3019: Coil |
Finally, the crier came with orders: Should Corsairs attack, Haradrim must keep to their homes. Ba-a-šuvon spat; Father slapped him in rebuke. Yet later, Father, Chodakh, his eldest, following, sought Menarion. “Pelargir levies men with more than fourteen years – speak for us!” “No need,” Menarion answered. “The Corsairs won't come.” “But if they did?” “Stay inside.” “Eni chudane eni enai tarakhenu t'hole,” Chodakh muttered. Eyes narrowing suspiciously, Menarion ordered: “You'll stay within. Accidents might happen, otherwise.” “This is shameful,” Chadhi implored. “Pelargir is our home!” Coolly came the answer: “Maybe.” |