She frowned. Stealth was theenemy's ally, and the child warriors, the cadets, were often active at night. Now I believe you understand the presence of armed marshals. I already knew that.
Maybe, he thought, he could go to sleep; sleeping wasthe best way to kill time in a situation like this. His eyes stayed on the younger man's face, watching for any sign ofreluctance or even tentativeness. Although it just might be possible, Voker said. The one who'd given orders looked him over, then drew a heavy-bladedknife and, stepping around Varlik, cut his hands free.
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