Chapter 22

The atmosphere over dinner had been thoroughly pleasant. Domeric hadn’t brought up business, and Horas found it awkward to push the matter…

But when Domeric instructed the servants to bring in dessert, Horas finally ran out of patience. He tested the waters carefully:

“Ser Domeric—my father, Lord Paxter, is willing to purchase all iron goods produced by Hornwood Hills at ten percent above market price. What do you think?”