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“Grayhas become friends withSadi ?” Elendill asked
“Yes” Not a surprising question considering the shape Gray had been in for the past ten years “We’ll be able to purchase things like blankets, clothes, and shoes—things that are in short supply here,” Ranon continued “A weavers guild in the southern Province was burned out during the uprisings By borrowing from the loan, they will be able to purchase looms and wool, fix up a couple of eain”
“How does a village ask for such help?” Rikoma asked with extreme courtesy
“Whoever rules the village sub her what is needed—and the cost” Ranon sighed “Our land was destroyed over generations It will take s But we have thefeed for livestock and food for our people if the harvest falls short this year We have connections ouldn’t have dreao”
“If you’re worried about envy, don’t be,” Ferall said “It’s right and fitting that the Queen’s hoe receive the first benefit of her efforts And like her court, it should be an example of what is possible”
Before he could think of what to say, a voice called his name
Rainier pulled up next to them
What had Ferall said about no envy? Hell’s fire!He felt envy That pony cart Rainier was driving practically screamedaristo Not because it was fancy, but because of the quality and craftselding pulling the cart was a gorgeous piece of horseflesh
“Glad I found you since no one see today,” Rainier said
“He’ll be at the Queen’s Residence for the midday meal,” Ranon replied
“Can’t stay I swung by to see if Marcus needed anything, and then put this lad through his paces toback to Kaeleer Prince Yaslana’s wife is indisposed, so I’ to stay in Ebon Rih for a while and help out with adht now to deal with paperwork—or the people who bring it”
Rainier smiled when he said it, but Ranon saw the concern in the otherwe can do to help?”
“No, but he’ll appreciate the offer”
Rainier continued to s the Kaeleer Warlord Prince had just couests
“Well,” Rainier said, “I’ll get this boy to the stables and be on my way”
“Stables?”
Rainier hann and Jaenelle sent this to Ladies Shira and Cassidy Queens and Healers in Scelt like this cart’s design because there are storage coh to be comfortable for a Lady to drive Lord Khardeen raised the horse up from a foal and trained him personally, so the lad is solid and dependable He’s not kindred—Khardeen figured you had enough adjustments to make without that particular bit of fun—but the horse is used to being around Scelties, so he’ll settle in just fine with Kief and Lloyd to look after him”
“Rainier, it’s very generous, but we can’t afford this,” Ranon said