Skent

When Anna had added more compliments and flowery language, she signed the second scroll, leaving it unsealed for Dythya to have Skent copy it.

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"The next town is Ciola," Skent told the overcaptain in a low voice.

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"You would suggest young Skent and some other undercaptain he can rely upon?"

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Somewhere back in the dust rode a new and determined undercaptain, Skent.

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Anna readjusted her hat and glanced over her shoulder, past Lejun and Blaz toward Skent and Liende, riding side by side.

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As she finished, she caught a glimpse of Skent leading his company toward the rear stable area.

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Skent needed more experience, but if he could wait just a bit longer, then Lord Geansor might just be persuaded to allow his daughter to consort with Skent.

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Skent flashed a smile before departing and closing the door.

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Skent led his company - the cyan company - across the bridge with a show of confidence.

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Just two figures stood on the lower steps that led up to the dwelling Anna had rebuilt with her sorcery - Skent and a tall blonde woman.

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