“If we leave early tomorrow,” said Eye-to-heaven, “we can catch Ihetoa at his afternoon nap. I would like to confront him when the priests and attendants are all drowsy.” Matopahu grinned. “That will be the best time. Before he can clear his thoughts and invent new lies.” He turned to Tepua. “I do not want to leave you up here alone. You mentioned a camp of Arioi—” “No,” she interrupted. “I want to return with you.” “It will be dangerous,” said the priest. “Not if I keep out of sight.” “And if we fail?” “Then I will run back to the hills.” She lifted her chin and stared at Eye-to-heaven. Did the priest want to deny her a part in the plan? She hoped she would not have to remind him how she had untied the mystery of the oracle’s words. “Until we are close to the high priest’s marae, we must all stay hidden,” said Matopahu, breaking the impasse. Again, he turned to Tepua. “If we fail there, we will need you to carry a message to our friends.
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