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You give the 100 silver with an open hand, hoping that Haroldson's wife will be able to give some relief to your Gran in the maintaining the house and that it helps old Harold recover. Haroldson is grateful to you but without the meticulous record-keeping of the reeve or even any kind of token of the bond beyond Haroldson's word, it will be impossible to prove in a court, should Haroldson decide to default.
In any case, you surprised to find that the girl who Haroldson has hired from the castle, is one you recognize at first sight. It is the same serving girl who helped you to the cellar in the castle, and rescued you from the wrath of the lord's steward. She is, in fact, not a mere serving girl, but one of the assistants of the castle physician, and in training to become a midwife (you suspect Haroldson hired her above the other assistants for this reason).
What occupies your thoughts now is your upcoming birthday party. It will take place on the first of the month, two days from now. Your Gran has unnecessarily extended an open invitation to everyone in the village and, since news of your new riches has already reached its farthest corners, you expect quite a turnout. You have the money you put aside for the party, and you believe it should be sufficient even with the new guests. There will be the usual dancing and music, of course, and Gordon has already arranged for the food with his father. Still, there's always room for something extra, something to keep the event in memory for years to come.
You decide to:
>Keep everything as it is. You have no real desire to be remembered. The party is merely an opportunity for the merriment the commoners can so seldom enjoy.
>Hire the lord's minstrel and his musicians. Few besides the nobility have experienced their refined entertainments, on account of their expense.
>The nobles will often compete in games of skill in similar events. Perhaps you can hold a lesser version. A big enough prize should provoke some memorable feats from the villagers.
>Write-in
I miscalculated the fee, it's 100 silver not 40. I just assumed the choice would remain the same rather than go through the tedium of a revote.
