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As the Nile began to shift from black to a metallic blue, they fell asleep huddledagainst the west flank of a fallen palm. _ She looked at the bulge of the package in Azador's pocket, was sorely tempted to ask foranother cigarette. file:///F|/rah/Tad%20Williams/Otherland%202-River%20of%20Blue%20Fire%20(v3. Cardinal Zen's Mistress looked at himshrewdly, then disappeared into a side room and reappeared a few moments later with wine, a jug ofwater, and three goblets.

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