The Famer part two
The old wolf went to the door and opened it just enough, to look out, all the while keeping the sword hidden behind the door. To his surprise there were three lions at the door, soaked and one was wounded. They were all fully clad in plate mail. "Can I help you?" Said the old wolf, who couldn't help the manners that0 were instilled in him. " We are of the Kaddock clan. We were told that you are the healer in this village.One of my corporals' needs medical attention." Said the eldest of the lions. The old wolf was not expecting this. He was told that no one had survived the battle of two days prior. "What of your healers? Do they not know how to treat his wounds?" The old wolf said curiously. As far as we know, we are all thats left of the war party that came here. Please he needs help." The elder lion pleaded.
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"Okay, okay, bring him in, and leave your weapons and armor at the door." The old wolf said hastily. He knew if word spread around, that he did not turn the Kaddock's away, he would be hanged, Even though the punishment would be severe, he could not turn away another living being that was dying. Though who would take care of his grand children while his son was away with the war if he was caught, was almost enough to give him pause. "We could just force our way in here old man." said the younger uninjured lion sneering, making sure to show all of his teeth. The old wolf smiled. " I may be old, but you would be a waste of my breath young cub." The young lion bared his teeth "Why, I'll kill you old man!" The younger lion growled. "Bynar enough,is this how you want our clan to be viewed? Like heathens who do what they please just because they can?" The leader of the lions scolded the other, the anger in his voice apparent. "Take his armor off then yours. " The old wolf spoke calmly and quietly after the initial display of anger, "You can leave your armor inside so it does not rust." Bowing slightly to the wizened wolf the eldest lion thanked him for his consideration, "Thank you."
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As the lions entered the home, they noticed the sword in the wolf's hand. The younger of the lions did not recognize it, however the elder did, but did not comment on it. They followed the wolf into the kitchen where he asked them to place their brother in arms onto the table that adorned the middle of the room. As they did. the elder lions said, " I am Tano son of Tanil of the Kaddock clan." Tano said with pride. The old wolf continued to gather herbs and bandages from the cabinets ignoring the lion. " Usually when someone introduces themself to another, the other then responds with his name. Is that not a custom in these lands?" Tano asked sarcasticaly. The old wolf set down the supplies and said sarcasticaly," No, but in this land we don't threaten to take what we want either." Retorted the wolf, glaring at Bynar. Bynar glared back. Heaving a deep sigh, the old wolf introduced himself. "Oderic son of Ontas of the Qudra Moon clan. Now, onto the matter at hand, where was your friend wounded?" Asked Oderic, as he was looking over the young lion. Frowning deeply at the wounds, he knew that that the lion was gravely injured. He had received several lacerations to the abdomen and arms. " Your freind is indeed badly injured. I will need Bynar to hold down his shoulders, and Tano you will hold down his arms." Oderic said urgently.
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"This salve should stop the blood flow." Oderic spoke as he began to grind sveral herbs together into a paste, and then began to press the salve into his absomen wounds. The young lion suddenly exploded to life, howling in pain and confusion. "Easy there now Falor, the wolf is here to help." Tano said soothingly trying to calm Falor down. "Here give him this to bit down on." Said Oderic, it was a stick of Ironoak wrapped in cloth. Tano took it and placed it in Falor's mouth. "You ready Falor?" Tano asked. The young lion nodded and Oderic began applying the salve again.
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After several hours, Falor drenched in sweat, breathing heavy, it was done. "I have taken the liberty to make enough of this salve compund to last for a week. You can make it back to your lands by then, right?" Oderic said tired and feeling very old all of a sudden. "Are you saying we have to leave tonight?" asked Bynar confused. "Well you should, but you can stay untill dawn, then you must leave." Oderic said firmly."Okay, Oderic we will leave at..." Tano's voice was suddenly cut off by the sound of a foreceful knock at the door.