"Then peace be to you, Matthias, and peace to you, Bathos. I see you bear no weapon. I have heard tell that there is a monastery in Silverfall, one where bodies are trained under great asperity and hands become deadlier than blades. Are you of those monastics who call themselves the Ascetic Order of Bliss in Bitterness?
"Of news in Silverfall, I know little. It is a regular journey that we make to these lands, buying and selling wares. There are honest men and fine goods in this city. We value the honesty and the fineness.
"If you care to stand guard, you might take this coin. If you ride vigilantly to the front of the column and keep a wary eye for danger, you will meet our premier. Seeing this coin with the mark of Solefil, she will reward you for your service."