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Chronicles of War II: A Desert Ocean
And a King to Sit His Throne
Chapter 12 Page 25
Chronicles of War II: A Desert Ocean
And a King to Sit His Throne
Chapter 12 Page 25
"Fine, fine," applauded Epsilon, clapping his mate on the back. "Then let us get started at once. Little time remains me." He pushed the pile of deeds over to Ipani's side of the table, and offered him the quill. "Sign these over to yourself, Your Highness, then I shall accompany you back to the Treasury to claim your lands formally. And," he added, "To register this," presenting the first letter of credit, the one without vouchers. Half Pint accepted it, and his eyes bulged to see how much money he was holding. "It is but the first installment. I have here another letter with vouchers, but I need some of these funds to outfit my voyage across the Desert Ocean."
Half Pint blustered, "It is indeed a royal sum, Holy Warfarer, and fit for a king! Is it real? I am stunned beyond certain sight!"
"It is real enough, Your Highness. I warn you, however, use it only for the good of the people. Do not let these riches get to your head. They are yours, but only so long as you do not neglect the city's orphaned children or the walls that keep them safe from harm."
"It will be done as you have designed, master. It will be a happy labor, too!"
"Good. Now finish the endorsement of these titles. I have further business with Young Vernin." To whom he turned and next addressed. "I want you to run a few errands for me, boy. First, I want you to hire criers to go about the city, warning that a Holy Warfarer of the Martial Rite has journeyed from Empire to set this town aright. Then get down to the market and purchase dried goods and enough water to supply a large ship on a long voyage, including extra water for my mount. Also, purchase ten thousand pounds of polished niter. Make certain all goods are of high quality, then have it boarded onto the Lucky Lady. You will find her at the docks under the harbor master's impound. I authorize you to pay all necessary fees and bribes to accomplish this, and to get her cleared for sailing this afternoon. Use these vouchers, I will give you five," and he dolled them out, "one each for criers, food and water, polished niter, and harbor master's fees. The fifth is for grain fodder, oats if you can find them. Get the best and get it in abundance, Helmcleaver has a refined palate. Be certain that no other hands come into contact with your purchases between market and Lucky Lady's holds."
Half Pint blustered, "It is indeed a royal sum, Holy Warfarer, and fit for a king! Is it real? I am stunned beyond certain sight!"
"It is real enough, Your Highness. I warn you, however, use it only for the good of the people. Do not let these riches get to your head. They are yours, but only so long as you do not neglect the city's orphaned children or the walls that keep them safe from harm."
"It will be done as you have designed, master. It will be a happy labor, too!"
"Good. Now finish the endorsement of these titles. I have further business with Young Vernin." To whom he turned and next addressed. "I want you to run a few errands for me, boy. First, I want you to hire criers to go about the city, warning that a Holy Warfarer of the Martial Rite has journeyed from Empire to set this town aright. Then get down to the market and purchase dried goods and enough water to supply a large ship on a long voyage, including extra water for my mount. Also, purchase ten thousand pounds of polished niter. Make certain all goods are of high quality, then have it boarded onto the Lucky Lady. You will find her at the docks under the harbor master's impound. I authorize you to pay all necessary fees and bribes to accomplish this, and to get her cleared for sailing this afternoon. Use these vouchers, I will give you five," and he dolled them out, "one each for criers, food and water, polished niter, and harbor master's fees. The fifth is for grain fodder, oats if you can find them. Get the best and get it in abundance, Helmcleaver has a refined palate. Be certain that no other hands come into contact with your purchases between market and Lucky Lady's holds."
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