Inric's arrival silences the two combatants. Mathea and the man turn to face him. "You didn't find your book, Magister?" "No. You didn't find your daughter?" The man starts at this, as though Inric has said something strange. "No," Mathea says. "She went with the Sage to Ardrigor." "I understand my book may also be there." "Then you are both welcome to join me," the man interrupts. "I'll be leaving with the afternoon tide."