The Shapechangers (1984)
“From his saddlepack he pulled a dark hooded cloak and gently draped the folds around her.
“You wear fine clothing and rich jewels, my lady princess,” he said quietly. “I am only one man, and thieves may think it a simple matter to slay me and steal your wealth. Or even you.”
He pinned the cloak at her left shoulder with a large topaz brooch carved into a hawk shape and set in gold. Silently he pulled the hood over her garneted hair and settled it.
“Duncan,” she said softly, trembling even at hi...s lightest touch.
“Aye, small one?”
“What is this thing? What is this within me?” She swallowed and tried to hide the hesitation in her voice. “I have lost myself, somehow.”
He smoothed back a strand of dark hair from her cheekbone, fingertips lingering. “You have lost nothing, save a measure of your innocence. In time, you will understand it all. It is not my place to tell you. You will know.” He removed his hand. “Now, mount your horse. We have a long way to ride.”MoreLess
“You wear fine clothing and rich jewels, my lady princess,” he said quietly. “I am only one man, and thieves may think it a simple matter to slay me and steal your wealth. Or even you.”
He pinned the cloak at her left shoulder with a large topaz brooch carved into a hawk shape and set in gold. Silently he pulled the hood over her garneted hair and settled it.
“Duncan,” she said softly, trembling even at hi...s lightest touch.
“Aye, small one?”
“What is this thing? What is this within me?” She swallowed and tried to hide the hesitation in her voice. “I have lost myself, somehow.”
He smoothed back a strand of dark hair from her cheekbone, fingertips lingering. “You have lost nothing, save a measure of your innocence. In time, you will understand it all. It is not my place to tell you. You will know.” He removed his hand. “Now, mount your horse. We have a long way to ride.”MoreLess
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