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Durnik needs a tower somewhere in the vale," belgarath was saying. "i don't see why, father," polgara replied. "all of aldur's disciples have towers, pol. it's the custom." "old customs persist --even when there's no longer any need for them." "he's going to need to study, pol. how can he possibly study with you underfoot all the time?" she gave him a long, chilly stare. "maybe i should rephrase that.
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Durnik Needs A Tower Somewhere In The

David Eddings
Durnik needs a tower somewhere in the vale," belgarath was saying. "i don't see why, father," polgara replied. "all of aldur's disciples have towers, pol. it's the custom." "old customs persist --even when there's no longer any need for them." "he's going to need to study, pol. how can he possibly study with you underfoot all the time?" she gave him a long, chilly stare. "maybe i should rephrase that.
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