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Wilhelm thought the men would shrink back, but instead the one called Ludolph grinned even more broadly, and began to laugh again. "The Dragon Lord has already taken much from us, boy. We would be happy to take from him in return. The fair maiden will step down, please. You may return to your own kingdom, boy. I grant you your life."
"But-" Wilhelm began to speak, when Ludolph raised one of his swords in gesture.
"I grant you your life, boy. Do not make me reconsider."