The Swords of Lankhmar — Fritz Leiber

THE FIFTH BOOK OF FAFHRD AND THE GRAY MOUSER

WHEREIN
the Mouser chases a worthy rat, and sundry monsters tame each other.

The overlord's chamberlain addressed them as: "Fafhrd the northern barbarian and brawler' and "That mongrel and long-suspected burglar, cut- purse, swindler and assassin, the Gray Mouser"-- but they were still the best fighting-men in all Lankhmar, and they could command a handsome fee to guard a Lankhmar ship bearing gifts to a neighboring monarch.

For once, it looked like an easy job, with smooth sailing all the way; but just as the heroes were taking a well-deserved rest, danger struck-- in the form of some angry Mingol raiders, a two-headed sea serpent (and rider), and an army of tiny, implacable warriors. But that was only the beginning of the foes awaiting THE SWORDS OF LANKHMAR