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<blockquote data-quote="Maester Luwin" data-source="post: 2577956" data-attributes="member: 23259"><p>Now to session2 part 2.</p><p></p><p>Ronnel wiped his mouth daintily & stated matter of fact “It would appear Lord Artos that your proposition is rather one sided… noble of course but altogether unappealing. Now if you’ll excuse me I’ll wish you good luck & good hunting for my eggs catch a chill.” Artos smiled for he knew he had the man’s interest. Artos cleared his throat & went on “Pray let me finish Ronnel. I know you are the second son who is likely to inherit little more than a meager holdfast not unlike the ones who have been raided. I also know that your older brother was aptly named (Ronnel’s older brother, Mace, was noted as being as dull & blunt as his namesake). Your noble father need only see that merit out shines age. I have the ear of my brother & I myself am not without some influence with your father. If you serve me well I would not begrudge you your due nor would I ill serve my brother if the better man one day resides in Dreadfort. You know me Ronnel, I’m known for my loyalty as well as my honesty.”</p><p></p><p>Ronnel stopped chewing his eyes narrowing in suspicion. He swallowed hard then said “I aid you in ridding the North of some savages with recompense and all. Then you will speak in my stead to both your brother, Lord Willam, & my father of my merits to rule Dreadfort? You will dismiss my brother as unworthy? What is the rest of it Lord Artos, for I clearly see a dagger in the shadows!”</p><p></p><p>Artos said “Answer me one question & make a promise easily kept! It is not an untruth that you & Ser Cregan are good swords. Nor is there any doubt of my need of them. However, I would ask a question & a boon. First I will ask the question Ronnel. Remember no one will know the answer but the three of us. I can accept trouble. As long as I know of it I can deal with it. Are you responsible for the raids of Lord Mathell’s lands? If so you must stop at once!”</p><p></p><p>Ronnel sat stunned for a heart beat or two then laughed- a nervous laugh that Artos noted at once! Ser Cregan too shifted uneasily behind Artos but it was Ronnel who spoke “ Lord Artos your offer is not without merit but my father sired only one fool & he sits not before you. I’ll see to your boon Milord. I can say that all shall be done that I can do in the matter of the bandits. I feel certain they will trouble old Mathell no more. And I will add another boon for the sake of the question unanswered… if you will accept it?”</p><p></p><p>Artos said simply “Go on & let me hear this boon.”</p><p></p><p>Ronnel smiled before saying “ I will seek out my Lord father, Lord Bryce, & get his word that he shall do all in his considerable power to put an end to the banditry on our borders since Flint appears unable to do so himself. I will also ask for & will no doubt be given 200 freeriders. No doubt House Stark will take up their payment as they will be serving you & not my father. I shall be their commander & I, Milord, will answer to no one but you. The question you asked should not matter if Ser Cregan & I serve you to the north… well beyond the holdfasts in question.”</p><p></p><p>Artos had his answer he was sure but he hoped the Flints would be satisfied with the raiding stopped & compensation (whether it was Stark gold or Bolton’s) given. He would also have Ronnel & The Wall with him where they could be watched. Ser Cregan was worth 10 men alone. Ronnel Bolton would provide 200 more & something more important to Artos Stark. Something the smug noble wouldn’t know. Lord Artos was sure the moonturn it would take for his party to reach Karhold would be time enough to use his considerable influence on Ser Cregan Snow. He had little doubt the man would be better suited with a direwolf upon his breast rather than a flayed man. So it was with a broad smile that Artos bellowed “DONE!” </p><p>Enough for now. Will post more later. Thanks Maester Luwin</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Maester Luwin, post: 2577956, member: 23259"] Now to session2 part 2. Ronnel wiped his mouth daintily & stated matter of fact “It would appear Lord Artos that your proposition is rather one sided… noble of course but altogether unappealing. Now if you’ll excuse me I’ll wish you good luck & good hunting for my eggs catch a chill.” Artos smiled for he knew he had the man’s interest. Artos cleared his throat & went on “Pray let me finish Ronnel. I know you are the second son who is likely to inherit little more than a meager holdfast not unlike the ones who have been raided. I also know that your older brother was aptly named (Ronnel’s older brother, Mace, was noted as being as dull & blunt as his namesake). Your noble father need only see that merit out shines age. I have the ear of my brother & I myself am not without some influence with your father. If you serve me well I would not begrudge you your due nor would I ill serve my brother if the better man one day resides in Dreadfort. You know me Ronnel, I’m known for my loyalty as well as my honesty.” Ronnel stopped chewing his eyes narrowing in suspicion. He swallowed hard then said “I aid you in ridding the North of some savages with recompense and all. Then you will speak in my stead to both your brother, Lord Willam, & my father of my merits to rule Dreadfort? You will dismiss my brother as unworthy? What is the rest of it Lord Artos, for I clearly see a dagger in the shadows!” Artos said “Answer me one question & make a promise easily kept! It is not an untruth that you & Ser Cregan are good swords. Nor is there any doubt of my need of them. However, I would ask a question & a boon. First I will ask the question Ronnel. Remember no one will know the answer but the three of us. I can accept trouble. As long as I know of it I can deal with it. Are you responsible for the raids of Lord Mathell’s lands? If so you must stop at once!” Ronnel sat stunned for a heart beat or two then laughed- a nervous laugh that Artos noted at once! Ser Cregan too shifted uneasily behind Artos but it was Ronnel who spoke “ Lord Artos your offer is not without merit but my father sired only one fool & he sits not before you. I’ll see to your boon Milord. I can say that all shall be done that I can do in the matter of the bandits. I feel certain they will trouble old Mathell no more. And I will add another boon for the sake of the question unanswered… if you will accept it?” Artos said simply “Go on & let me hear this boon.” Ronnel smiled before saying “ I will seek out my Lord father, Lord Bryce, & get his word that he shall do all in his considerable power to put an end to the banditry on our borders since Flint appears unable to do so himself. I will also ask for & will no doubt be given 200 freeriders. No doubt House Stark will take up their payment as they will be serving you & not my father. I shall be their commander & I, Milord, will answer to no one but you. The question you asked should not matter if Ser Cregan & I serve you to the north… well beyond the holdfasts in question.” Artos had his answer he was sure but he hoped the Flints would be satisfied with the raiding stopped & compensation (whether it was Stark gold or Bolton’s) given. He would also have Ronnel & The Wall with him where they could be watched. Ser Cregan was worth 10 men alone. Ronnel Bolton would provide 200 more & something more important to Artos Stark. Something the smug noble wouldn’t know. Lord Artos was sure the moonturn it would take for his party to reach Karhold would be time enough to use his considerable influence on Ser Cregan Snow. He had little doubt the man would be better suited with a direwolf upon his breast rather than a flayed man. So it was with a broad smile that Artos bellowed “DONE!” Enough for now. Will post more later. Thanks Maester Luwin [/QUOTE]
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