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Chapter Forty-Two

With hate for Jarvis running in his veins after all the blows
he had received from him over the years, the Small One
headed to Milton’s house.
He said, “Milton. I am with Hammond on whatever
he may do. Tell him that I shall back him. We would never
let our leader’s honor be violated. He is a brother to us.”
Right after that, Milton headed to Hammond’s
house. “Hammond, the Small One and I are with you on
whatever you may do. Let us know what you decide, and
we will carry out your orders.”
Hammond listened to these words, while anger was
still in his heart, getting larger every moment.

One morning, Hammond went to Jarvis’s house and called
him. Jarvis came out.
“How are you?” Hammond said.
“Never been better,” Jarvis replied.
“We are going on another hunting trip, so get ready
to go with us,” said Hammond, calmly.
Jarvis thought for a while then said, “Very well, I
will go in my house to get ready.”