That was... an interesting story. Something about the way he said it, though, told Gabriel it wasn't mere fiction.

But if it was true... Gabriel had never heard of Silvertongues, but this might pose problems. Bringing people and things out of books? No human should have the power to do that. On the other hand, the man might be raving, though he looked calm enough.

"That's a sad story," he said carefully. "I hope the man finds a Silvertongue, and would help him if I could; sadly, I have never met one."