Free Ale – It's on Me
"Drop in anytime," said the spider to the fly.
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Kelda walked across the drawbridge and immediately found himself in the middle of a great festival. Musicians were playing quick, happy tunes. Peasants were singing and dancing. There was a great stand built in the center of the grounds. Sitting proudly on the top row was the King and Queen. Kelda noticed a young, bewildered-looking man standing forlornly between the royal couple.
He was obviously a commoner. The fine robe he wore did not fit. The look on the young man's face told Kelda he was miserable.
"Is this the wizard who saved the castle?" Kelda said.
"His name is Perdix," said a handsome young man standing near Kelda. "Look at him. He looks as uncomfortable as a lamb in a lion's cage."
"You dislike our friend who sits with royalty?" asked Kelda.
"Hah. The man is a fake. A fraud. A charlatan. And he fools the Queen into thinking him a great man. Convinced her he's performed some kind of miracle that saved the realm. I've been here the whole time, my friend. I can tell you nothing happened. But look at them. She throws herself at his feet like he is a god."
The young man spat on the ground.
"I agree," said Kelda. "He appears to be a minnow, and a scrawny one at that."
"Let me buy you a tankard of ale," said the friendly young man.
"But this is a festive celebration. Ale is free," said Kelda.
"A minor detail. Come. The ale's on me."
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