Tales from Earthsea Page #2

Couldn't give it away!

Give it up, it's no use.

Quiet!

Silence!

Or I'll feed you to the hounds!

Come on!

Get moving!

What's going on?

I don't know.

Move, you lazy animals!

Confound it! What's wrong?

Sparrowhawk...

Let's go, Arren.

Can you stand?

What about the others?

I left none bound.

Now it's up to them.

How did you know

where to find me?

When you didn't come,

I scoured Hort Town.

Finally, someone told me

a young man was taken by slavers.

I had to make

a spell of finding.

I am sorry, I was foolish.

No, it was my fault.

I should've been more careful.

I'm sorry.

Who's there?

It's me, Sparrowhawk.

Sparrowhawk?

Someone's been hurt.

I'm sorry. It's late.

It's been a long time, Ged.

He's asleep.

I'm sorry.

I'm afraid you've lost your bed.

It's his now.

Here, this will warm you.

Thanks.

You haven't changed.

No.

You're keeping well, Tenar?

I suppose.

It hasn't always been easy.

And you?

Do you still wander?

That was good.

It has been a long time.

Yes, it has.

As Archmage, I have no time...

...to wander as I once did.

And what brings the Archmage

so far from home?

Evil tidings come

from every corner of Earthsea.

Things are out of balance...

...as if the sun's light

were ebbing.

Is the Art Magic ebbing too?

Yes. As if our very blood

were flowing from our veins.

So you search for the answer?

Yes.

Oh dear, we woke you up.

Come, child. Don't worry.

This man is an old friend of mine.

This is Therru.

She's been with me five years.

Call me Sparrowhawk.

I'm sorry I woke you.

Hawk?

Well, you should be honored.

Therru never speaks to strangers.

What is it?

Could she really be...?

Lord Cob.

Enter.

Forgive my intrusion.

I beg leave to speak.

What is it?

I'm afraid some

of our slaves escaped.

I see. You let

my precious merchandise go.

No. We've captured most of them.

And?

What about the others?

We're scouring the countryside.

We'll find them.

You're a fool.

Do you think

I can't manage without you?

It was a wizard!

A wizard with a scar on his face!

What?

A scar on his face?

It's Sparrowhawk.

The Archmage pays me a visit.

Find him for me,

Hare... or else.

I won't fail you, my lord.

I've waited long

for this day... Sparrowhawk.

Tenar! I brought the water in!

Where is she?

Tenar? Are you still asleep?

Tenar?

Are you sick?

Who was that?

It's that girl!

That must've been a surprise.

I'm sorry dear. I should've told you.

Don't worry. Arren is with me.

You have nothing to fear.

Sometimes his eyes are wild,

but he has a good heart.

Good morning.

Good morning.

I'm done eating!

Well!

Did you sleep well?

How do you feel?

I'm all right.

I didn't do anything to her.

Of course you didn't.

Come have breakfast.

Can't work if you don't eat.

Work?

Ouch...

Are you getting blisters?

Yes.

Shall we rest a bit?

What a good smell.

- But...

- Yes, lad?

You're a wizard, aren't you?

Oh, I see.

You want to know why a wizard

toils in the field like a farmer?

Yes.

Listen, Arren.

Everything under the sun

and stars depends on the Balance.

The wind and seas.

The power of earth and light.

All that these do is well

and rightly done within the Equilibrium.

But now, men hold

the power to control the world.

So Man must learn

to keep the Balance...

...and do what leaf and whale

and wind do of their own nature.

You know everything

has its True Name.

Magic is the power to command,

if you know a thing's True Name.

Use that power in ignorance

and the Balance is easily damaged.

Spells should be made

only of necessity.

You've been busy.

I suppose you two

deserve some lunch.

Are you feeling better, Arren?

Now eat hearty,

or you won't get your strength back.

What about the girl?

Oh, Therru?

One of the spring lambs is sick.

She's nursing it today.

Shall we change places?

No, I can manage.

- How did it go?

- That's it for today.

Dinner will be ready soon.

Better wash up.

- I'll put the ox in the stable.

- Thanks, lad.

There, you should be feeling better.

Now you need your mother's milk.

That's it.

Good girl.

What do you want?

Oh... nothing.

Why did you come here?

To hurt me?

To kill this little one?

You don't understand!

I was just...

Stay away! Get out of here!

I hate anyone who doesn't value life!

I'm sorry.

Step aside!

Let's eat.

It's so good having men

to help with the farm.

Even you two.

I'm no good with a plow,

but I do know animals.

You used to be a goatherd.

What's wrong, Arren?

Aren't you hungry?

No.

What is this place?

Come, Arren. This way.

Sparrowhawk?

Come. Take my hand.

Arren!

No! Leave me alone! Stop!

Arren!

Arren! Wake up!

Arren!

What's wrong?

A bad dream, I think.

A dream...

Spring is very short, you know.

I need all the help I can get.

I'm sorry, Tenar.

I have an errand that cannot wait.

I still can't rely on you.

Come now, Tenar.

Should you be taking Arren's horse?

He's better off without it.

Tell him I borrowed it.

Tenar. Keep a close eye

on him for me.

I promise.

I'll be back tonight!

And back at work tomorrow!

I certainly hope so.

Haven't seen him around here.

And that scar!

He must've come

from that woman's house.

She's a witch.

I don't like the looks of it.

Yes, she's an odd one.

And that little girl she keeps!

That child will bring

bad luck on us all.

No! Don't say that out loud!

Who was that?

He's not from around here.

He's a friend of ours.

He's helping us out.

Is that so?

Can I help you?

My child has a fever ma'am.

I need that potion again.

All right. Just wait there.

Quit sticking to me!

I'm afraid!

Spare us from evil!

That's enough!

There. If the child's not better,

come see me again.

Thank you kindly, ma'am.

Actually, I was wondering...

Yes, I know.

Pay me when you can.

Thanks ma'am. You're very kind.

Hope she feels better!

I wish there were more

decent people in the world.

Therru never hurt anyone.

Well, at least the woman

looks after her own.

As for Therru, her parents

abused and abandoned her.

They burned her.

That's how she got that scar.

What a frightful child!

My goodness!

Did you see her eyes?

Please, have mercy!

No one will buy

an old woman!

Nothing to fear ladies.

Maybe you can even help me.

Seen any strangers around here?

Be much obliged for any help.

And I'll pay.

There's one at Tenar's farm!

And one with a scar

on his face!

Tenar? Who's that?

The witch! She lives

right up this road.

Thanks for the help, old hags!

Wait! Where are you going?

Stop! Liar!

You promised to pay!

There it is! That's it!

What's that?

What are you doing?

You're looking fit, boy.

Didn't think I'd find you here.

Swine!

What are you doing here?

Now, now. I'm not here to fight.

Where's your wizard friend?

He's gone!

Sparrowhawk's not here.

You'd better not be hiding him.

Why should I?

You're no match for him.

Looks like she's telling the truth.

All right, we'll be back!

Till then!

Never come back, you swine!

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