I said to Julie, "This is what I really hate, these people that justwant a trophy and waste the life of a defenseless animal without makinguse of them...in full."We moved on and saw someone ahead of us. Two guys with rifles not ahundred and fifty yards ahead."Strange, there was three earlier!" Julie whispered to me.We got closer and Julie called out to the hunters to drop their weaponsand raise their hands. I had not noticed that she had a handgun drawnand pointed in the air. They both were taken. As for the speed of our courtship, I think circumstances controlled that, not me. Things had to be done quickly in order to save the freedom loving landowners of this area, and our betrothal and subsequent marriage had to be part of the plan.”Beth added, “Grant, even in our day, we’ve arranged marriages to bind two companies or two countries together. I’m convinced that Oscar chose me to be included on this trip, not because I’m a doctor, but because he knew we needed each other as soul mates.. Just like the merchants are supposed to be." But the merchants under Uridon understood that sides must be taken. The Mages have failed to realize this. And if they are not part of the solution, they are part of the problem."Rennis considered, then shrugged and finished off the rest of his wine. "In either case, perhaps I will stay a bit longer to see what the Guild has to say. They've been very quiet of late, and I'm curious to know what they've been up to." Likely nothing," said Roquan with. All that was missing wasadventure. There were many things I yearned to experience but, alas, lackedthe opportunity or courage to pursue them. Sexual deviation intrigued me,but I had no idea how to begin the investigation without committing tosomething I might regret and wish to terminate. Simply stated, I wascurious but "chicken," and now, it appeared a solution had presented itself. The Voyage Begins--Arriving at the address, I entered a nondescript office where I was greetedby a receptionist.