The woman of the house watched Ecgleou warily. She had let Ecgleofu in, sure. She had Let her examine the box, definitely (Being careful, Ecgleofu noted, not to touch it herself). But Ecgleofu still picked up a certain tension from the other woman. Well, what could she expect, given her previous association with it?
Ecgleofu scanned a gloved hand down a page, continually glancing back at the box. If it was what it looked like it might be...
Two hours later, Ecgleofu left the fields, a considerable amount of money lighter.


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