The situation was quite different at that time, though, for the
Zards were actively looking for us, whereas I was merely glancing
occasionally at the wall.
Now that they were closer, I could easily understand their conversation:
"Blast it, they aren't here," said one,
"Probably deserted the place after Garlop saw them, he should have kept
watch."
"Why? He couldn't have stopped a group of them, and they're too keen to
be followed."
"Aye, he did right to hurry off, but it would be a shame if they
escaped," another joined.
"The King is here though, and there's no fooling him.
"Hear ye, hear ye," the others assented, that being a common phrase
among them which was the equivalent of an 'I agree' or 'Amen'.
A larger, more commanding Zard, whom the others looked in deference to,
then came down the stairs, saying as he entered the room, "Let us not
celebrate prematurely, gentlemen. There is nothing of interest above, so
we will have to search carefully down here."
"Sir, is it true it was a hairless one he saw?" one asked him.
"We are all hairless here," he said, laughing with the others, "But yes,
it is reported that Garlop saw one of the ancients, and with his sharp
eyes and knowledge of history, it is assumed to be true.
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