There was an argument going on outside the well house. The words were in Arvetan instead of the Putah that Barbarians usually prefer. Tara put her ear to the door in order to overhear the words.
"Now! High Leader, Now!! We each want a damsel! Who cares what the Dondorians say. We intend to divide them and take them for ourselves..."
"No Muda! These women will bring high prices at the markets! You are ordered not to take them by...Uuughh!
"Peaceful resting, Dog Leader... C'mon boys! Break the door down..." The sound of a crowd jeering followed...
Tara and Murki steeled themselves for a fight, but just then the sound of a series of explosions shook the building. A horn sounded shrilly a few seconds later. The watchmen cried out: "The dam! The dam has broken!"
"Goobers, Muda, the 3rd and 7th garrisons are down there!" said a voice.
"Quickly!" yelled the Muda voice, "We must be under attack! Flee to your posts!!"
Tara and Murki heard the sound of running boots. Both looked at eachother and gave a sigh of relief. In just a few more minutes, the women would be well on their way through the passages...
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