The Sentinels where flapping herons wake the drowsy water-rats

something was wrong.

deirdre knew it, and it seemed The Speakers knew it, and deirdre could not handle it. while her sister suffered a cold, deirdre became quite heartsick over the absence, short though it already was. why? she babbled to her parents in a whimpering cry, why do you keep me from her?

she tried to reach emaleth in different ways, but it was a difficult task; during this time of her sisters sickness, both of her parents were present. but when one went to get a drink, deirdre rushed madly toward her sister, thinking she might indeed make it. she was strong-armed by her mother, or perhaps it was her father?, and her path was gently blocked. NO! NO! she bellowed, breathing heavily. her next method was to climb mount father as he sat near emaleth, but he was on to her, and was able to keep her away.

the little girl presently sat in the den, and cruelly she was given but a glimpse of her sister when the one with her started from her sound. deirdre started, too, but took the opportunity to again race toward her sister when she belatedly gathered her bearings.