But the current issue is that I also need to prepare for the meeting with the Lord and think of a way to remedy this…
"She said…" Susan simply repeated what had just happened, then took out the Gold Coin and placed it on the table.
Very polite, very worldly-wise, a very troublesome person, Lance thought.
Lance wasn't afraid of her causing trouble. He could tame even people with disagreeable personalities like Boudica or Tamara. What he really feared were those who knew when to advance or retreat, because they have no obvious character flaws.
Picking up the Gold Coin, he examined it briefly and then handed it back to Susan.
"Since it's from her, go ahead and take it."
"Hamlet officials are forbidden from accepting bribes, Lord. Your behavior could foster such customs," Susan said, feeling it her duty as a member of Hamlet to offer counsel, though she had only accepted the coin to put Amanda's mind at ease.
