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piosenniel · 10-08-2002, 02:41 PM

***** DALE-Jarl *****

"The king goes where he will. He is the king. Where? I don't know," Gramil shrugged and spread his hands, "but why is Dale interested?"

Jarl did not answer Gramil's question, at that moment. He saw how the man regarded him closely at his previous statements, and thought it best if this answer were more considered. Instead, he turned the discussion to the tasks at hand - He and Garlin must be ready to leave soon, and Gramil had business of his own to attend to. They would meet in the early morning hours and be on their way to Nurn.

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Jarl was pleased with the purchases he and Garlin had made, though they paid handsomely for them. Jarl let the sellers name their prices, and he paid out enough gold to make a silent but well received apology for the affair of last night.

Once back at their rooms, they changed hurriedly. Gormack laughed in delight when he saw the pale riders and clapped them on the back, assuring them the oliphaunts would quail before them and assuredly obey every command when they saw them. Jarl joined in the laughter. Garlin smoothed his tunic, and tried to catch a glimpse of himself in the polished brass of a large vase. He smiled at his reflection. If only that shop girl could see me now! He flashed a dangerous smile and drew his new blade, brandishing it in a dashing manner. Gormack and Jarl watched him, amused, then burst out again in laughter when he swung the blade in a grand and heroic arc. 'The Young Tiger preens and struts!, said Jarl. 'Yes,' replied Gormack, 'but he handles the blade well, I think. He may prove more than just a pretty ornament atop an oliphaunt!'

It was time to go. Garlin brought their belongings to the front entryway. Jarl thanked Gormack and paid him twice what he had promised. Then Jarl and Garlin made their way quickly to the stables to meet Gramil and Ethar.

[ October 08, 2002: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

10-08-2002, 02:41 PM	#185
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	*** DALE-Jarl * "The king goes where he will. He is the king. Where? I don't know," Gramil shrugged and spread his hands, "but why is Dale interested?" Jarl did not answer Gramil's question, at that moment. He saw how the man regarded him closely at his previous statements, and thought it best if this answer were more considered. Instead, he turned the discussion to the tasks at hand - He and Garlin must be ready to leave soon, and Gramil had business of his own to attend to. They would meet in the early morning hours and be on their way to Nurn. ********************************************** ************* Jarl was pleased with the purchases he and Garlin had made, though they paid handsomely for them. Jarl let the sellers name their prices, and he paid out enough gold to make a silent but well received apology for the affair of last night. Once back at their rooms, they changed hurriedly. Gormack laughed in delight when he saw the pale riders and clapped them on the back, assuring them the oliphaunts would quail before them and assuredly obey every command when they saw them. Jarl joined in the laughter. Garlin smoothed his tunic, and tried to catch a glimpse of himself in the polished brass of a large vase. He smiled at his reflection. If only that shop girl could see me now! He flashed a dangerous smile and drew his new blade, brandishing it in a dashing manner. Gormack and Jarl watched him, amused, then burst out again in laughter when he swung the blade in a grand and heroic arc. 'The Young Tiger preens and struts!, said Jarl. 'Yes,' replied Gormack, 'but he handles the blade well, I think. He may prove more than just a pretty ornament atop an oliphaunt!' It was time to go. Garlin brought their belongings to the front entryway. Jarl thanked Gormack and paid him twice what he had promised. Then Jarl and Garlin made their way quickly to the stables to meet Gramil and Ethar. [ October 08, 2002: Message edited by: piosenniel ] __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.