>>5963030You quickly make your way to the entrance of the Cardinals palace, though in truth it is more like an oversized townhouse. From what you remember, it typically houses a chapel, the personal quarters of the bishop, and a few classrooms for studying canon law. You assume that Di Cremolora is both the bishop of this diocese and a cardinal. But you do wonder what that little incident with that brown-robed preacher was; perhaps it is best not to press the subject, though perhaps you should out of curiosity.
The guards posted outside briefly stop you as you approach the entrance. Thinking quickly, you produce the letter with the imperial seal on it, and one of the guards fetches a canon to verify the seal. The canon then addresses you: <span class="mu-i"> ''The cardinal has been expecting a message; please follow me; your friend will have to wait outside.'' </span>
As you are escorted inside, you can't help but feel a sense of unease about leaving your Dellagetti behind. The man might get into trouble if you don't keep a close tab on him. However, the urgency of delivering the message to the cardinal outweighs any concerns you may have. The grandeur of the interior of the episcopal palace leaves you in awe as you follow the canon to meet with Cremolora. You come to a stop in a cool vaulted room, where the canon gestures for you to sit down. <span class="mu-i"> ''His Eminence will summon you shortly. Please make yourself comfortable and wait here.'' </span> With a nod, the canon disappears through a nearby door.
Two minutes pass before the door opens, and you are invited to enter the cardinal's study.
At first glance, there is not much impressive about him; he is balding, and the hair that remains is grey and wispy. His big eyebrows and sunken eyes partially conceal his eyes. He slowly raises his head to meet your gaze as you approach. His green eyes look at you stoically, giving away nothing about his thoughts.
<span class="mu-i"> ''I see that our mutual friend has delivered me another message.'' </span> He holds out his left hand; his fingers are long and bony; his palm is open; and you hand over the letter to the cardinal, who motions for you to sit down. He then carefully pries the seal wax of the letter before carefully laying the seal in a drawer. ''I enjoy collecting seals.'' His voice is hard and flat, and his Tauten is good, though his pronunciation of some words is a bit off.
He quickly reads the letter before promptly standing up and throwing it into the fireplace. <span class="mu-i"> ''A risk of the trade, I am afraid. I am fortunate enough to retain my good memories even in my old age." </span>
<span class="mu-i"> ''Now then, is there anything else I can help you with? Or shall I show you the door?" </span>
>Your eminence, I would merely ask for a simple blessing in our plight.>If I might be so bold, your eminence, what did the letter contain?>Write-in 