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Huh?

Huh?

What?

Huh?

Wolf!

Get out of my way!

Move!

Lord, save us.

Back.

Stay back!

Back.

Huh?

Sweet Mother Divine, save us.

Oh, my God!

Oh!

No!

You’re a Wolfwalker?

Thank you.

See that, Merlyn?

Right on the nose.

What are you saying?

I was aiming for the nose.

I’m glad you agree.

Robyn.

Yes, Father?

Busy with your chores, I assume?

Yes, Father.

Oh.

Practically finished.

Seems you certainly haven’t been idle.

Oh, idle, no.

I’ve been sweeping and dusting, mopping.

Just can’t keep up with it.

Hmm.

I wonder what range that wolf poster is.

Fifteen feet?

No way.

Twenty at least.

Uh– uh– Although, I’m not sure.

I haven’t really considered it.

Too busy cleaning.

Robyn, this is our new home.

The bucket and brush are your tools now, not this.

Ugh.

It’s so boring being stuck in here all day.

I should be out on adventures with you, like we did back in England.

Oh, lass.

Lord Protector has strict rules.

No children beyond the walls, you know that.

The forest is brimming with real wolves, and it’s my job to hunt them down, not yours.

I’m not afraid of a wolf.

You’ve never even seen a wolf.

And I’m still not afraid.

Yes, and that’s why I must be afraid for you.

Well, I’ll come with you to the gates.

I’ll be back before sundown.

Stay indoors.

Time to practice our tracking, Merlyn.

Yes, now.

Pies here!

You find him, I’ll follow.

Fish!

Fresh fish!

Good work, Merlyn.

Huh?

Get your pickled oysters, whelks and periwinkles!

Wash it down with a cup of donkey’s milk!

Ugh.

Yuck.

Just two farthings.

Where’s he gone?

Excuse me.

Pardon me.

Coming through.

Robyn.

I was only gonna track you as far as the gates.

Really?

Then what?

Follow me out and slay the pack of wolves single-handed?

Yeah, but we could hunt them together.

Wolves, bears, dragons, even!

What am I to do with you?

We could climb mountains and see giants, meet witches who cast spells, find mermaids and selkies, even.

Love, you and your fanciful stories.

Goodfellowe!

Soldiers!

Leg it!

Goodfellowe!

Come here a minute!

Yes, sir!

Stay here, lass.

Shoot the wolf, wolf, wolf!

Hunt the wolf, wolf, wolf!

Get the wolf, wolf, wolf!

Kill the wolf, wolf, wolf!

Shoot the wolf, wolf, wolf!

Hunt the wolf, wolf, wolf!

Get the wolf, wolf, wolf!

Got you now, wolf.

Kill the wolf, wolf, wolf!

Shoot the wolf, wolf, wolf!

Huh?

Hey, English girl.

Where do you think you’re going dressed like that?

I’m a hunter.

“I’m a hunter.”

Would you listen to her fancy dancy accent?

I am a hunter.

Just like my father.

He’s the best hunter there is.

No, he’s not.

My father’s the best hunter.

Yeah?

Well, we’re hunting wolves for the Lord Protector.

Lord Protector put my father in chains for nothing.

You English think you’re so great, but you’re not.

You should all just go home.

But first, give us a go on your crossbow.

No!

You’ll pay for that, English girl.

She pushed him!

You’re dead now!

What’s going on here?

Soldier!

Leg it!

Uh.

Why must you wander off like that, Robyn?

I was trying to help you, and then there was a boy, and he said his father was better than you, and then he wanted my crossbow and …

Robyn!

We are not so welcome in this land yet.

You’re better off to stay at home while I’m working.

You’re safe there.

But I’d be just as safe out there with you.

No, Robyn!

Stay inside!

Do as you’re told.

It’s for your own good, Robyn.

Look, this evening, when I’m back, you can help me make new arrows.

Hmm?

Tell me your stories of giants and dragons.

Would you like that?

I suppose so.

Now then, be good.

No children beyond the walls.

Lord Protector’s orders.

If he could just see how good I am, what a hunter I am, then he’d have to let me come along.

What are you, Merlyn?

A falcon or a chicken?

Kill the wolf!

Kill the wolf!

Hmm?

Leave me alone!

Get away from me!

Got you now, wolf!

Aha!

Lads, we got a flag!

Come on!

Down with the Lord Protector!

Oi!

Stop this at once!

Get out of here!

Get that flag!

Get out of here, quickly!

Oh!

Go on, you little rebels, you!

Well done!

Well done, boys!

Run!

Run!

Yes, I see it.

I won’t step in it.

Help!

Wolf!

Wolf!

Help!

Wolf?

Wolf!

Merlyn, quick, fly.

Find the wolf.

Wolf!

Run!

Get back!

Run!

Wolves!

Get away!

Get back!

Help!

Get back!

Get back!

Why, shoot!

For God’s sake, shoot!

Merlyn!

Huh?

What?

No!

That’s my bird!

Leave him be!

Stop!

Robyn!

Robyn!

Merlyn, he’s– he’s gone!

We have to get him back.

You could’ve been eaten alive.

What were you thinking?

What are you doing out here?

I was trying to help you.

Help me?

I told you, you shouldn’t be out here!

This is why!

Father, they took Merlyn.

Lass, no.

No, you’re not going after him.

Not in there.

But we can’t leave him.

Look, I promised your mother I’d keep you safe.

It’s all right, love.

You’ll be safe back in the town.

Come on.

It’s for your own good.

By God, you’re one lucky girl.

Did you not see?

‘Twas a Wolfwalker, by Crom!

Now calm down, will you.

Everyone knows you can’t be cutting down their woods.

If you do, they’ll get you.

Sure, that’s the deal.

There’s no deal with anyone.

Saint Patrick made it with the old pagans and you’re breaking it, you eejits!

We need to clear the woods.

Did you not see?

Actually, I did see the wolf attack.

The way them wolves answered her call.

Them forests is riddled with wolves, I tell you.

Well, won’t be long before the wolves are gone.

It won’t be long before they’re inside the town walls with the hunger.

No.

No, we’ll tame these lands.

The Lord Protector has ordered it.

Ah, the great Lord Protector.

Renowned for being true to his word.

Hilarious.

At least the old king kept us safe.

He’s just an upstart.

Lord Protector.

Lord Protector.

Protector of what?

Oi!

Come here!

If you have grievances, you should speak with me directly.

What are you doing?

No!

Get your hands off of…

Hold still!

Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

This is a joke.

Ah, get in.

Let me out of here!

I did nothing wrong!

By Crom!

The devil take your head!

Another wolf attack?

Aye, my lord.

A few more like him and we have another rebellion on our hands.

If we do not clear the trees, the farmers cannot work the land, and the woodcutters cannot clear the trees with these wolves.

This is not acceptable.

Aye, my lord.

We must show them the wolves are no threat.

They’re just beasts.

Finish them.

Yes, my lord.