72 Then he remembered the stories The Hashons had
told him, that certain people had the ability to conceal their presence
from others, block their minds so they could not be seen. The Priest
walked over not taking his eyes off North. "How," he stuttered, "how
did you learn to do THAT? Only the Highest, highest Priest with years
of training can mind move, and nothing, nothing like that! Where did
you learn it?"
73 North decided he might as well speak the truth because it appeared
he would have to get rid of the Priest anyway. "The Hashons taught me,"
he explained. "They taught me many other things. I wish they'd taught
me to detect someone who was shielding himself from my sight. But I
suppose they figured there would never be a necessity to do so!"
74 The Priest stepped back. "They have also not taught you," he
announced, "to completely seal your thoughts from someone whose ability
is almost equal to your own."
75 North's hand went to his dagger, but the Priest backed up another
step and brought up both arms, crossing himself with the palms out.
"There is no need," he continued, "to use your weapon. I will not
speak of what I have seen, nor am I in any way a danger to you, or,
your Rebellion."
76 "You learned THAT MUCH," North snapped, "THAT QUICKLY?"
77 The Priest shook his head. "No," he admitted, "you are a powerful
transmitter, but I saw only glimpses. We have known for some time that the new Rebel Leader had to be one
with The Power. He would not have been able to conceal himself this
long if he was not. We have been looking for him but you are incredibly
well shielded.
78 We thought at first it was Lord Morn, but then realized it was a
pureblood, not a mix. I do not say that