"I know," said Tamlin, who did not want to drag the conversation on for much longer. "I've made a choice. Like I said, if Ragna will let me, I'll stay on the farm and raise our child."
He rose out of his chair.

"Why did you come?" asked Ethelfried. She had expected pleas, excuses, argument, anything but this fatalistic admission of blame.

"I just wanted you to know, that's all."
And with that, he turned around and left.

Ethelfried did not try to follow him. She stayed in her seat, staring at the fire. Then, she noticed Tamlin's tankard, which was still nearly full.

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