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of Ferrault's cohort. She insisted she had to speak to you at once—and, sir, she mentioned the Honeycat."
The Duke crossed the room in two strides to stare closely at Paks. "Honeycat! What do you know about the Honeycat? Why did you leave the fort? What's happened?"
Paks tried to focus on his face. "Sir—my lord Duke—he's coming. On the road. He has—he has a large force, sir, and—"
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