And Ei answered, "Nsharra sent me."
Chapter XII
DEATH IN ANSHAN
All through the long hot hours of the day they hid there, waiting — the great eagle and the man who was now a wolf. It was the dry season. Nelson could see how the stream had dropped in its rocky bed and the scent of pine needles lay heavy on the warm still air. All the forest seemed to sleep.
They talked, the two of them, with their thoughts.
Once Nelson said, "You seem friendly to me, Ei. You stood up for me in the Council Hall. I don't understand."
The eagle answered, "You saved one of my Clan from torture by Shan Kar. The other Winged One, who escaped, saw and told."
"I see." Nelson was silent for a time. Then he said, "I have learned many things in the forest, Ei. I have learned many things from the mind of Asha, which I share. I would like to learn also from yours if it is possible."
He caught the bright, sharp glance from Ei's golden eyes. A look that was wise and understanding.
"It is possible," Ei said. "Let your mind relax."