As Silas had planned, the Duke has call the opposing lords in private chambers in different time talking with individually.
Each time the duke will ask them what they were individually willing to do for the Duke.
The situation now is different from the previous situation because of what happens to Lord Robert.
Everyone heard by now. The machination of Duke Arial plot worked flawlessly and now people are anxious to get on the good side of the Duke.
Those who were first invited made large offers, and their offers were immediately registered in form by the proper officers.
Each of the lords who followed was emulous of the example of those who had preceded him, and desirous of evincing as much zeal and generosity as they.