

I am willing to do this, if you can spare me. One of their number has lately been in touch with me, and suggests that if I were to visit him, he could pass me information on events within the (Occupying Kingdom). as you may know, I helped train the garrison of Dhirim. If you would have me in your company, I would fight for you again." Gather Information I have tried serving in other lords' armies, and believe me, what I have seen of them restores my opinion of your leadership. All over Calradia, men sing your praises. When last we parted, I was ready to swear that I would not serve you again, but perhaps I judged you too harshly. I intend to seek alternative employment." Rehire "I would like to inform you that I wish to sever our relationship. "I have gone from court to court, but I have not yet found a lord who is to my liking." Retirement

(Decline) I'll let you know if I hear of anything. Actually I have no wish to provoke a mutiny in my ranks.

"Good! Give me a few moments to prepare and I'll be ready to move." Sorry. It's my principle never to enter someone's service without receiving the payment I deserve." Alright, here's 400 denars. I would ask for an initial bounty of 400 denars before join your command. But I warn you that I do not care to fight for a leader who is lax in discipline with his men, for the long run they will not respect a soft hand." Good, I'll be happy to hire someone like you. I am a skilled swordsman, and I can also instruct your men in fighting. "I would be pleased to ride with you, at least for a little while, for pay and a share of any loot. So, if you know of any commander who believes that his purpose is to win battles, rather than pamper his soldiers, I would be pleased if you directed me to him." I might be able to use you in my company. But he would not listen, and I was told to take my services elsewhere. I told him it was wiser to flog them now, then bury them later. Unfortunately, the lord here in ( town) has no taste for the disciplinary methods needed to turn rabble into soldiers. Having no inheritance of my own, I came here to seek my fortune in Calradia, training men in the art of battle. I am the second son of the count of Geroia, of whom you have no doubt heard. "Yes? What is it you wish?" To pass the time of day with a fellow traveller, if you permit.
