A smooth voice interrupted them from behind, "I'd also be interested in the answer to that question... and the reason that Master Blakestaff of the Beaulea Merchant Guild just gave me a dirty look as he got into his carriage." Lavender and Lawrence started guiltily, they turned around slowly to see En's cousin Artimus, and the current Master of Contracts for the Jade Crusaders Guild, standing behind them looking slightly peeved.
