Lady Jane still not satisfied continued to bargain until the price came down another twenty five pounds. As a bonus she managed to obtain a serviceable bridle in the deal. When she felt the deal good enough, she looked at Grace who nodded slightly.
Lady Jane and the man sealed the deal by spitting in their palms and shaking hands. Money passed hands and Grace had a saddle with tack to carry back to the castle. As they walked Lady Jane said, "You are aware that you will have to pay cash to carry that saddle on the flight back to the school."
Grace stopped short. "I hadn't figured on that. How much will that cost?"
Lady Jane quoted a number and Grace whistled. "I saved you that much by bargaining; however there are cheaper ways to ship it."
"But?" asked Grace expectantly.
"But it takes
