Hawk Queen 02 - The Hawk Eternal by David Gemmell

Author:David Gemmell
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi

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The Whorl Dance had begun around a dozen blazing fires, and the eligible maidens of the Farlain chose dancing companions from the waiting ranks of clansmen. There was music from the pipes, harsh and powerful; from the flute, wistful and melodic; and from the harp, enchanting and fey. It was mountain music, and stronger than wine upon the senses of the men and women of the clans.

Deva danced with Layne, the Spear Champion, while Gaelen sat alone, fighting a losing battle against self-pity. His leg ached and he eased it forward under the table, rubbing at the swollen thigh.

Gwalchmai found him there just before midnight. The young archer was dressed in his finest clothes, a cloak of soft brown leather over a green embroiderd tunic. 'No one should be alone on Whorl Night,' said Gwal, easing in to sit opposite his comrade.

'I was just waiting for a girl with a swollen left leg, then we could hobble away together,' said Gaelen, pouring more mead wine into his goblet.

'I have two legs, but have not found a partner,' said Gwal, helping himself to Gaelen's wine.

'Come now, Gwal, there must be five hundred maidens here.'

'They are not what I want,' said Gwalchmai sadly. Gaelen glanced at his friend. Gwal's hair was flame-red in the firelight, his face no longer boyish but lean and handsome.

'So what do you want... a princess?'

Gwalchmai shrugged. 'That is hard to answer, Gaelen. But I know I shall never wed.'

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