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[Well, that certainly puts him in a more confident mood.

Even if her sad face is breaking his heart.]

Very good, sister. I happen to know the country rather well. Should we start immediately?

[Before she has a chance to reply, he hurries behind the curtain to make himself more presentable, and cheats by transforming his chamber-robe into proper clothes and even a traveling coat.]

Is there any direction we should search first?