Knight Deposit
Ironfang dropped six empty suits of armor at the foot of the throne. The Chancellor of the Exchequer duly handed over six pieces of gold.
The ambassador was astounded. After the dragon squeezed her way out of the Great Hall, the king explained.
“Maidens are a rare find in these parts, you see. Foolish young men, however, are as common as rocks…and they come from all over the continent. Most of them aren’t even my subjects. So, we came to an agreement. Dietary requirements aside, Ironfang is quite an asset…well-educated, well-read, breathes fire.”
He paused.
“Besides, plate mail is expensive!”
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