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IN THE WOLF'S DEN.
There was only one man near it, and he sat on the settle inside, so that he could see out and in as he wished.

Him I knew at once, and was glad, for it was that old warrior who had showed some liking for me at Brent.
He got up slowly as he saw a stranger stand in the gateway and came out towards me.

Then he started a little and frowned.
"Rash--master, rash," he said, but not loudly.

"This is no safe place for you," and he motioned me to fly.
Then I beckoned him out a little further and showed him what I bore in my hand.