e image in e star named Micaela aloft in a black nig t carry ori-anas ly to an end.

    In t of t to bed ranquility. A fes later Alix rose as o Devins disappointment, did Alais.

    In turned and looked at Catriana. quot;You must be very tired,quot; Rovigos daughter said.

    quot;If you like I can s mind s sonight.”

    Devin expected Catriana to demur, or  transparent separation of tating only a second before rising. quot;I am tired, and I dont mind s all,quot; s;It will remind me of home.”

    Devin, uation suddenly found te t. Catriana ly, t s. So misunderstand. It occurred to y, t toget morning.

    For some time after t in silence, eac in s.

    Rovigo rose at lengt of t anotcil it caugo oying o ts.

    It ; ly. quot;e can talk, Rovigo. t to be extremely angry h of us.”

    Devin sat up abruptly and put aside  his lips,

    glanced briefly over at urned Alessans gaze tranquilly.

    quot;I ; ;ted  be ances.”

    Alessan oo. turned to Devin.

    ically back over ts of t Rovigo. quot;You didnt find me in t. Alessan sent you. You  you?quot; urning to the Prince.

    two men excher glance before Alessan replied.

    quot;I did,quot; ted. quot;I ain suspicion t tes for Sandre dAstibar coming up and t ion. I couldnt afford to lose track of you, Devin.”

    quot;Im afraid I reet of temples yesterday,quot; Rovigo added. o look embarrassed, Devin noted.

    ill furious t;You lied about t talk about going there whenever you came