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Kain froze. He turned to the source of the shout and, in a cold, harsh voice said, "Idiot! Do not shout like that again, or I will remove your tongue! We are in hostile territory, and we are attempting to sneak around the back of this deplorable city so that we may assassinate someone! There are enemy archers posted at intervals along the city gates. If we were near enough, an alarm would have been raised. Do you know how you become a city archer? By having EXCELLENT sight and EXCELLENT hearing! Refrain from all further outbursts. In fact, speak only as necessary, or make sure you are whispering. We do not want to be tracked." Kain turned around, and, after looking around a moment, sprinted silently into a thicket of trees. The others should have the good sense to follow him without much lip. If they decided to question his authority, however, the reprimand would be swift.