human
I tell you, it seems hard to believe, Tharn began, his voice raised somewhat above its usual pitch,
gpt
Who says none hopes to avenge Urim?
human
If I am wrong--
gpt
What chance have we to avenge him? Vulcar demanded, his hawk-like face drawn into lines of helpless fury.
human
Here we are--thrown into a hole, sentenced to die for the satisfaction of a false God--and to save Pryak from sleepless nights!
gpt
Given a chance, however slight, would you take it?
human
Take it? echoed Vulcar.
gpt
Of course! But there is no--
human
Are there others who feel as you?
gpt
I know of eighteen--those who went with me to search for Urim's daughter. When we returned to Sephar, Pryak's men overpowered us and brought us here. I am almost glad, now, that we did not find Alurna.
human
Alurna is in Sephar, Tharn informed him.
gpt
I brought her back.
human
You? Vulcar came to his feet in surprise.
gpt
How did you get her?
human
My life is yours for what you have done, he said simply.
gpt
No matter what happens to her as Pryak's captive, it cannot be so horrible as death in the jungle.
human
Let us sit here where we shall not be overheard.... Katon, what can you tell me of the Games?
gpt
What do you want to know about them?
human
Everything, Tharn said promptly.
gpt
How far are the pits from the arena itself? How many of us are sent into the arena at one time? How, and when, are we given weapons?
human
Why do you want to know those things?
gpt
I will explain that after you have answered my questions.