Blood Brothers of Gor

Chapter 31 IN GRUNT'S LODGE

"I lied," said Hci.

He lay in the darkness, in Grunt's lodge. I had wished to return to this lodge. There were objects in it which remained of intrest to me. In it, too, were stocks of dried meat and wakapapi, pemmican.

"It was I who took the arrow of Canka," he said. "It was I who feigned an attack on Mahpiyasapa. It was I who accused Canka of attempting to kill him."

"That is known to us," said Cuwignaka. "I think, too, it is understood by Mahpiyasapa, and many others."

"I swore upon my shield," said Hci.

Cuwignaka did not respond.

"It knew," said Hci. "It fought me. Dishonored, it would not defend me."

"Rest now," said Cuwignaka.

We could hear the sounds of revels in the distance, where, together, Yellow Knives, soldiers and Kurii celebrated their victory.

"You came back for me," said Hic.

"Yes," said Cuwignaka.

"Why?" asked Hci.

"I am Kaiila," said cuwignaka.

"I did not think you were Kaiila," said Hci.

"You were wrong," said Cuwignaka.

"Yes," said Hci. "I was wrong."

"is he dead?" I asked.

"No," said Cuwignaka. "He is sleeping."