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A Surprising Offer
After everything had quieted down, Marcus Sureshot, William, Harald, and the mysterious man made camp on the far side of the river. While William and Harald kept watch, Marcus started a conversation.
"So, who are you, and what was going on back there?"
The man frowned, "I'm just one of many traders on this river. Just my luck to catch some bandits."
Unsatisfied, Marcus pressed on, "Why would they target your barge?"
"Somebody must have tipped them off," grunted the man.
"By the way, what is your name?"
"Charles of Lenfald."
"Really? A fellow Lenfel. How encouraging," smiled Marcus, "I'm Marcus Sureshot, my friends are William and Harald."
"Pleased to meet you all, you came in the nick of time," thanked Charles.
"Not soon enough to save your friend, I'm afraid," apologized Marcus.
"Regrettable, but the blame rests on me," rebutted Charles, "the boy was too eager."
"Now," he continued, "As the last hour has proven, I am in need of protection. I would also like to reward you."
"We can protect you," said Marcus, "Consider our fee passage on you barge."
"I would be grateful," admitted Charles, "but I must reward you further. Thus, some of the gold I am transporting will go to you and your men at the end of the voyage, in Grahnhaven."
"You are too kind," blushed Marcus,"I will accept your gift."
With that, the two of them shook hands and set about preparing their camp for the night.
A Surprising Offer
After everything had quieted down, Marcus Sureshot, William, Harald, and the mysterious man made camp on the far side of the river. While William and Harald kept watch, Marcus started a conversation.
"So, who are you, and what was going on back there?"
The man frowned, "I'm just one of many traders on this river. Just my luck to catch some bandits."
Unsatisfied, Marcus pressed on, "Why would they target your barge?"
"Somebody must have tipped them off," grunted the man.
"By the way, what is your name?"
"Charles of Lenfald."
"Really? A fellow Lenfel. How encouraging," smiled Marcus, "I'm Marcus Sureshot, my friends are William and Harald."
"Pleased to meet you all, you came in the nick of time," thanked Charles.
"Not soon enough to save your friend, I'm afraid," apologized Marcus.
"Regrettable, but the blame rests on me," rebutted Charles, "the boy was too eager."
"Now," he continued, "As the last hour has proven, I am in need of protection. I would also like to reward you."
"We can protect you," said Marcus, "Consider our fee passage on you barge."
"I would be grateful," admitted Charles, "but I must reward you further. Thus, some of the gold I am transporting will go to you and your men at the end of the voyage, in Grahnhaven."
"You are too kind," blushed Marcus,"I will accept your gift."
With that, the two of them shook hands and set about preparing their camp for the night.