In view of my services in Africa, I have the chance of dying by poison. Two generals have brought it with them. It is fatal in three seconds. If I take the poison, none of the usual steps will be taken against my family; that is, against you. They will also leave my staff alone.
There will be guards,” Bast said. “And traps. And alarms. You can bet the house is heavily charmed to keep out gods. ” “Magicians can do that?” I asked. I imagined a big can of pesticide labeled God-Away.