Just as he was about to inquire about the price, a commotion came from the direction of the marketplace square.
The argument coming from the market interrupted their conversation. The merchant frowned and said apologetically:
"It seems there's some disturbance over at the central square, which is the most common place for Apprentice adults to conduct slave duels. You might want to take a look first. These goods aren't going anywhere, and you can come back at any time to continue selecting."
Ron pondered for a moment and decided to go check out the situation, as there are often noteworthy pieces of information hidden behind any public conflict.
As he left the Blake Exchange, he was still processing the information he had just obtained in his mind.
