Kapitel 156: Scene CLVI

Thankfully, it was only in his wife who Aslak could discern and find concern. Therefore, her pale demeanour did not go unnoticed by his usual indifference, for to the man, recollections of Ewelina’s hazards during their journey were still as vivid as his pride was for her good performance before the gruesome path they crossed.

“… Did you think those small creatures were fully grown?” — The man asked, entertained.

“Those were not small in anyone’s eye but husband’s.”

“Haha. Wife’s odd.” — Thinking her sayings were stretched, Aslak laughed at her quick response. — “Those were small however you see it.”

“…” — Still concerned, Ewelina kept silent, contemplating on his sayings and yet not finding sense to them as in her memories… many of the beasts encountered were bigger than herself or her spouse. At times doubling or triple their size.