He wondered if Marlanx had ever been as strong as he.
"I don't know," she said thoughtfully.

"I have not spoken to him concerning Brutus.

Perhaps he knows.

The Baron is very wise.

Let me tell you how I happen to know that Peter Brutus is still serving Count Marlanx and why I think his presence signifies a crisis of some sort." Tullis stood facing the great fireplace, his back to the hail.