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Post by The Smith on Dec 30, 2009 17:53:31 GMT -5
"The King has paid those fines for you. So your debt is now his. He likes to keep such things in the family." Musgood replied.
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Post by Sam on Dec 30, 2009 19:07:05 GMT -5
"And you are the first of many bill collectors here to take what is due?" Steffon asked?
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Post by The Smith on Dec 30, 2009 19:15:52 GMT -5
"I am here to make sure the King gets back his coin, yes." Musgood replied.
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Post by Sam on Dec 31, 2009 0:05:27 GMT -5
Steffon nodded. He rose swiftly, and knocked on the door of Musgood's room. It opened and a pair of servants entered, bearing a small chest between them. It was unadorned and simple-looking until Steffon opened it and showed Musgood the gold coins stacked into neat rows.
"I do not wish to be in debt to anyone, especially not my brother. Five thousand dragons, for his grace's treasury."
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Post by The Smith on Dec 31, 2009 0:23:08 GMT -5
Musgood nodded, "Thank you. Are you going to leave it in here?"
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Post by Sam on Dec 31, 2009 1:55:10 GMT -5
"My servants will pack it however you feel safest for your journey back to the court," Steffon replied.
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Post by The Smith on Dec 31, 2009 2:07:13 GMT -5
"I think I will be staying until I can summon a suitable escort down to guard this large treasure on its way north. I did not bring enough men to guard that." Musgood said in awe.
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Post by Sam on Dec 31, 2009 13:07:01 GMT -5
"I can provide an escort if you like. The Kingswood has been quiet of late; it's the Marches that are full of bandits. Will twenty men-at-arms be sufficient, my lord?"
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Post by The Smith on Dec 31, 2009 13:12:58 GMT -5
I will of course take your men-at-arms as well. But I think a force of knights will be better. I will write to the King immediately and he will dispatch a force. It was foolish of me not to bring one." Musgood replied, "Perhaps if we divide the treasure between all of your men. Send out twenty different parties of knights each with only five hundred gold. That way if one group were to fall then there would be a minimal loss."
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Post by Sam on Dec 31, 2009 13:18:05 GMT -5
Steffon scratched his chin, bemused. "You make it sound as if you know that someone is going to attempt a robbery on the road. You are welcome to stay here until the King's knights arrive, of course, if that will make your road safer."
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Post by The Smith on Dec 31, 2009 13:20:54 GMT -5
Musgood replied, "I have learned caution in my post. And I think I prefer my second plan. Order two of those men-at-arms to take 500 to my Treasury in King's Landing, in several days we shall send out another pair of men."
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Post by Sam on Dec 31, 2009 13:41:46 GMT -5
"Would it be wiser not to inform them of what they are carrying? Two men with no supervision might find five hundred dragons fair temptation to simply disappear with." Steffon said.
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Post by The Smith on Dec 31, 2009 14:04:12 GMT -5
Musgood nodded, "You are right. We shall combine the two plans. We will wait for the knights to arrive, and then send them up in small teams of four or so.
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Post by Sam on Jan 1, 2010 15:20:28 GMT -5
"Very well, my lord. I shall make the necessary preparation with my men, that they will be ready to depart when your knights arrive. The ravenry is in the south tower," he said, pointing through the window, "I will have my Maester will send word to the capital requesting your knights, though he will likely require your seal, that they know the request is genuine."
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Post by The Smith on Jan 1, 2010 15:41:44 GMT -5
Musgood stood and bowed to Steffon before walking from the room.
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