Laurvier wrote:Abram looked at Lord Leithianor confused.
"Her Highness has agreed to the proposal Lord Leithianor. Are you saying that her decision is shameful? That she mocks the navy? That what she is doing is petty? And if I may correct Lord Leithianor, we do know Count Alden. He's been a loyal vassal to House Errond and has always been there to extend credit when the Crown requires it. I find it strange that you would call House Calvely profiteers when it is you demanding collateral of the Crown for a loan. As if the good King Draakon is some dubious charlatan whose ability to honor his obligations is in question."
He waved a hand. "Apologies Lord. I overstep. You are Admiral. It is your prerogative to refuse her royal highness and suffer the consequences. Not mine."
Not only was Leithianor foolish in matters of administration, Abram realized he had no tact as a courtier either. How such an imbecile was appointed to the Council was beyond him. Abram prayed the Queen could see he was unfit to sit at the table.
Gared says to the Queen,"As I am King's Man I hope you will take my advice seriously and with profusion when I tell you that you should take Lord Cavely's suggestion. I too not only agree with Lord Cavely, but I have seen Lord' Cavely's brother in action. He is a loyal vassal and he can handle this." Gared thought about the support he put behind Lord Abram Cavely, was it worth it? Was he gaining an enemy that is the Admiral of the Royal Fleet?
So many thoughts went through his mind. The courting request, Lord Griffin's death, many things that plagued his mind. It was almost if he lived in two worlds the real world and a world filled with his problems and time consuming tasks. A world with endless amounts of time.