“Go on, then,” called out someone. “Get on with it!”
Ecke smiled. “As you know, I organized the Grim Defenders along military lines.”
“Tell us something we don’t know,” came another voice.
The captain ignored the jibe. “I have decided to create the rank of sergeant to better enable me to keep my eye on things. As such, I have picked three people who will, as a result, receive an extra share when it comes time to divide up the pay.”
The crowd fell quiet.
“The first person to be elevated to the rank of sergeant is…” He paused, drawing it out for dramatic effect. “Sigwulf.”
“Me?” the big man replied. “Why would you do that?”
“He offered it to me,” said Cyn, “but what do I know about reading?”
Ecke held out his hand. “What do you say, Sig? Will you take the offer? It doubles your pay.”
