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Chapter 35
The three men began to discuss the logistics of the draft while I distracted myself by fiddling with a cup on the table. It took several hours for Rudyard and Norton to return.
“Your Majesty, everything is under control, we have ordered a curfew to prevent further disturbances and we dispatched several guards to watch the streets,” Rudyard announced as soon as he entered the hall.
“Good. They better behave, there is nothing I hate more than a rowdy crowd for no good reason,” Gregory replied.
“We have great news: the king has agreed to the conscription,” Julian announced cheerfully.
“Wow! I am glad to hear that,” Norton replied enthusiastically.
“We will give it a try, see how it goes,” Gregory clarified.
“As you wish, Your Majesty,” Norton replied, tipping his head in agreement.
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