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In momentsthey all landed. Sotoo did Adrian’s acolytes, whom Tristan had been holding in reserve and whose numbers hadbeen equally divided among the four vessels. As if in slow motion, theOnes tumbled into the fissures’ vast abysses. Wigg and Jessamay—each equally filthy—were following along behind.

“But with all duerespect I believe that we should be tending to the living. So they were ashore again with their bundles standing around outside the consul's office, waiting for him to find them somewhere to flop. That was when he first saw the strange substance lying onthe cave floor. “Good luck,” she whispered.