“You can only do—”

“No!” Dain said angrily, slamming his fist into his palm. “I will not wait here until my money runs out and I starve, until I lose the hold, until my petition is completely forgotten. I promised Lord Odfrey, and I must keep my word.” “His lordship would understand the difficulties and delays.”

“Would he?” Dain asked grimly. “I think he would not.”