After the preliminary bombardment, Goblin Mountain was pocked with dents, and several goblin tunnels now were open that had been closed. But before he sent in the smokers, Cheiron chose to negotiate again. “Gloha, do you think you can go there without being attacked?” he asked. “I think so,” she said. “I am a goblin, and my Aunt Goldy is there. She's my mother's big sister, and though she did not approve of my father, I think she has come to accept me.” Electra stepped up. “Godiva is Goldy's daughter!” she exclaimed. “I talked with her and learned that. So Godiva is your cousin, Gloha!” “Yes. She is older than I am—in fact she has a daughter almost as old as I am, though we were never allowed to play together. So maybe they don't accept me after all.” “Oh, Godiva's not like that!” Electra protested. “I mean, I knew her only briefly, but it was pretty intense, because of the horde.
