188 CLXXXVIII. The Childhood Story

"I got it! Don't worry, I'll handle this. When does it has to be ready?" she asked, holding the top of the armor and the belt.

Dag entered Fort Skjonnet, approaching Aslan, tied under a wooden canopy along with the other horses. 

After caressing him, he opened one of the saddlebags, resting on the ground nearby. 

He returned to Turid with something in his hand. 

"Tomorrow. I'd like to leave tomorrow morning" Dag said, handing over 10 gold coins into Turid's hands.

She looked at the money, squinting, then looked up at Reidar, who smiled, shrugging his shoulders.

"But... but that's a lot of money! I can't accept it!" she exclaimed.