"Soldiers are soldiers across the Realm," Tolan smiled, rising. "The men in Yarfell's army often go around betting on anything they find, for the fun of it. They may be betting on cards, or perhaps arm-wrestling. They're probably just passing the time and doing no real harm. Perhaps it is something on which you or I might place a wager ourselves. That would amuse your men, would it not?""I would tend to agree with you, Lord Tolan," replied Sterling evenly, walking over to where the Shadow Riders were gathered around Lady Kirriam and Skull, "Perhaps it would be good to engage in a friendly wager, if for no other reason than to show the men the strength of our new alliance and the favor that we have from our new employer."
As the Lieutenant said, "COMPANY, ATTEN-SHUN!" Sterling also added, "By the by, what would you say to a friendly duel, Lord Tolan. An exhibition swordfight if you will! No blood shed, two out of three rounds, and the winner of a round is the one that can disarm his opponent!"
Smiling with an evil grin, the Dark Elf said, "I have longed to test my skills against another swordsman, and I'm sure that you could be up to the task! What do you say?"
A Point To Ponder
