Puss in Boots: The White Eagle

III - The Travel

A tuxedo cat in a Hussar half-armor and a red long tunic was not an ordinary sight both for Puss and Kitty. But he was there. A member of a military unit designed to destroy whatever stands in their path was just in front of them.

Puss was still lying down in shock and pain. Well, more in shock than in pain. Kitty, however, tried to remain calm no matter what and ask Paweł about his intentions.

„What brings you here, sir Mashko-- Meshko-- uhm, Myetchko... - Kitty struggled with pronouncing his name.

Paweł however, only quickly yet calmly interrupted in his heavy Polish accent:

„Stick to Paweł. I was promised a big amount of money to catch this very swordsman and renegade – Puss in Boots." Paweł pointed his saber at Puss and gave him a glare.

Kitty tilted her head. „So you're a mercenary going after Puss, aren't you?"

„Tak." Paweł said. „Yes, I mean. San Ricardo is spoken to be a brilliant town with lots of opportunities right now. That is why I came here. To earn some coin."

„But..." Puss muttered while still lying down. „You won't kill me. Right?"

„Nie. I elect not to kill you." Paweł responded. „I was ordered to catch you alive."

Puss sighed in relief at these words. He seriously thought he was going to die. But being put in prison was not better than death. He heard some stories that the Polish mainly care about the money. He already had a few golden eggs, so why shouldn't he give them to the Hussar in order to bribe him?

And then, another thought welcomed Puss' mind. If he was ever going to Poland, he would need a guide. Nothing might be better for this role than a Polish nobleman.

„Then how about we make a deal, so you won't need to do it, eh?" Puss asked him. „Listen, compañero. We already have lots of eggs made of gold. Pure gold. What do you call it in your language? Geld?"

„Złoto. [Swhat-oh.]." Paweł said right away. „Geld is German."

„Hah, perfect." Puss continued. „So... How about we give you... uhm... a golden egg and you help us?"

Paweł only placed his zischagge next to his horse and marched forward, gripping his saber strongly. He made just two steps until Puss said:

„Two golden eggs!"

These words made Paweł stop in his movement.

„Co?" He asked in Polish my reflex.

„I give you two golden eggs and you leave me free." Puss said.

That seemed to be a fair offer, but it did not satisfy Paweł.

„The city watch promised me much more than that." He responded.

„Three golden eggs!"

„Do you find me a fool?" Paweł rotated his saber in his paw.

The situation was getting more and mor etense every second. Did Puss actually cross the line? He didn't know. He just stood silent and thought of a better offer.

„Three golden eggs and a bottle of tequila!"

These last words were said by Kitty Softpaws, who grabbed a nice bottle of this alcohol.

„See?" Paweł pointed his saber at Kitty and glared at Puss with a bit of anger. „This very fiance of yours has an idea how to negotiate with a member of szlachta, unlike you."

Puss sighed in relief. In theory, he managed to successfully defeat a Polish Hussar. But he knows that if it weren't for Kitty, he would be jailed.

„Glad you know much about our culture. I accept this offer. I will let you be free." Paweł said to Kitty, sheathed his saber, but soon turned back to Puss and slight bowed down in a polite way. „My humblest apologies for hurting you."