From: clayton@pluto.ee.usu.edu (Clayton Conrad)
Date: 5 Aug 92 15:07:25 MDT
Newsgroups: alt.pub.dragons-inn
Subject: Re: [KQ] Colin [Dragon's Inn] Captain's pledge and Ad

> Captain addressed Azzar, "Dear Lady, I had no idea that
> you were royal, though well I might have from your stunning beauty.  I know
> that my sword arm is not the fastest, but I hasten to offer it as a means
> for your protection as long as you shall need it.  It is not often that a
> seaman from such humble beginnings as mine has occasion to keep company
> with someone of your noble birth, but I have enjoyed it and would willingly
> lay down my life to assure that you will breath another breath."  Captain
> put his head down awaiting the response to his pledge of fealty.

Azzar stared at Captain in astonishment.  No one had ever pledged their allegiance to her
before!

"Dear Captain, though I am indeed a "Lord" of Bloodstone and sworn to protect those lands,
I am not of noble birth.  I am touched and flattered by your loyalty, but you do not have
to pledge your fealty to me.  That is not necessary between friends."  She smiles at
Captain.

"However, since you feel strongly enough to make such a pledge, I will gladly accept it." 
She accepts the sword.  She then mutters under her breath, so that only those of keen
hearing can hear, "I only hope that you will never have to lay down your life for mine."

Azzar returns the sword to Captain.  "You may keep this sword, as long as you like."
She pulls him to his feet and gives him an embrace, whispering in his ear, "You'd better
not go and get yourself killed over me."


Lady Azzar of Bloodstone

still at slybz@cc.usu.edu  please ignore the above address