William
I'm the earl! I'm the rightful earl! Richard lost that claim when his father lost his head!
Waleran
Getting soldiers is all the king cares about. Raise an army to finish Maud, he'll give you whatever you want.
Regan Hamleigh
Easily said, but where do we get the means to do it? The market at Kingsbridge sucks the money out of Shiring. Kingsbridge gets the rents, the taxes, business...
Waleran
Close the market.
Regan Hamleigh
How? The king has licensed it!
Waleran
Oh yes. Unfortunately, he has.
Regan Hamleigh
What?
Waleran
If I close the market for you, will you close the quarry for me?
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