A Stronger Foundation - Part 2

"To think that you would be unable to ride," Verdant said, as they shared tea in the Advice House. "I would have thought… Well, it is of no matter. I can lend you my mount in the stables, of have it arranged for another more suitable one to be delivered should it prove too large for you."

"You know I'm not keen on borrowing coin from you, Verdant," Oliver said.

Verdant tilted his head. "You are not borrowing coin from me, my Lord. Only a horse. I would never presume to buy one in your stead, knowing how uncomfortable it would likely make you."

"Ah, I suppose. Thank you, then. How much am I likely to spend on buying one of these beasts anyway?" Oliver asked.

"I imagine around thirty golds for a satisfactory mount," Verdant said, "though I have not bought horses in many years. When the war intensifies, their prices always seem to go up. Of course, if you wanted a particularly rare breed, you'd be looking at over a hundred golds."