he found the inn of corded wood and sat with ease at last ; he didnt want to sing at first , but word had spread too fast ; with wine and urgings from the folk , he reluctantly agreed to sing some songs for all of them and sat with practiced ease ; he cleared his throat and strummed some chords and eyed the gathered throng ; his voice was sure and strongly set as he began his songs : the secret life of jeban da , the past of grim defleece , the honor guard of hobarts claw , and widow asters feast .