"This seems a poor place to flaunt that kind of knowledge, Elder," Harland commented. "We've no village, and we've little prospect of making our way to one anytime soon. You have mistimed your moment to speak out."
"We could cut all of you down here and now and we would be in a better position for it," Vol said. "We could move faster, if we got rid of the lot of you."
"Aye, that's the threat you've always had looming over our heads," the Elder pointed out. "Whether it's you or whether it's Soleg, it makes no difference to us. The chances are that an Earl is likely more trustworthy than you lot regardless."
"Bold, old man… Bold," Vol said, narrowing his eyes. "If I was the sort to break our agreements, you would be dead already."
