The vampire seemed faintly amused. "You can go as far as you're able before Anubis starts chasing you. You'll know when you've reached your limit because you'll hear him growling. Or perhaps you won't, and the next thing you know, he's hanging off your forearm. I had a slave nearly lose a hand that way."
A fourth dog, this one larger than the others and with a coat as black as coal raised his head from where he lay sphinx-like by the fireplace, seemingly guarding his master's chair.
Carrick returned to his natural grave demeanour. "You'll stay in the house or on the grounds of the property for the next few nights at least. I'll review your service and if you've pleased me, I may look at allowing you to visit town during the day."