His lover didn't understand Maxwell, but she was considerate enough to offer him the comfort he needed, and Maxwell quickly rallied his flagging spirits.
Even if the Royal Family didn't take the threat from the Dwarves seriously, and the Nobles and Landlords within the domain didn't believe a war would occur, Maxwell did not give up.
The aged Earl first hastily imposed a tax, then dismissed the remaining Minstrels in his mansion, and called upon more able-bodied men to enlist, borrowing money from traders to fortify the border. His various measures met with massive opposition from the Nobles and Landlords, and he faced great difficulties, but he stubbornly and obstinately prepared for war.
