Setchem had seen the struggle from her litter at the top of the landing steps, but without understanding its origin, and without recognizing the chief actors.
The dog was dead.

Paaker's hand was very painful, and fresh rage was seething in his soul.
"That brood of Rameses!" he muttered.

"Adventurers! They shall learn to know me.

Mena and Rameses are closely connected--I will sacrifice them both.".