The Realms Thereunder

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“And I say that you’re a fool, Addison Fletcher!” the brawny man declared, striking his ale mug against the bare wooden table for emphasis.

“God smite me where I sit if I tell a lie, Coll Dawson!” Addison protested, his eyes flicking heavenward for the briefest of moments.

“Ah, but-did you not say,” declared Coll, cocking an eyebrow and pointing a finger. “Did you not say that you got this account from another-”

“From Rob Fuller,” piped a voice from the end of the table.

“Aye, from Rob Fuller. And who’s to say that a tale told by Rob Fuller is true or false? Swearing oaths upon secondhand tales is not wise.”

“Then tell me, is it wisdom or foolishness to trust honourable men? I’ve known Rob this last twenty year and judge him to be a straight and honest man.”

“Even so,” continued Coll expansively. “An honest man may-”

“Enough!” came a shout from the table next to theirs. “You bicker like a pair of divinity scholars. I would hear the rest of the tale and judge for myself!”

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