Summer 1098 SR
Charlaine made her way to the docks. Word of the Valiant"s return with the Sea Wolf as a prize raced through the city long before they anchored. In response, the duke sent soldiers to greet them, presumably to take the pirates into custody. As she neared, one of the duke"s men spotted her.
Valiant"sSea Wolf"You must be Captain Charlaine," he called out in greeting. "I"m Captain Marwen."
"Good day, Captain. What brings you here this day?"
"We are here to assume responsibility for the prisoners, but the captain of the Valiant is refusing to hand them over."
Valiant"I"m sure she has her reasons."
"You must talk some sense into her, else I"ll have no choice but to take them by force."
"I might remind you the Valiant is Church property and, as such, is beyond the reach of
