"What could I do for your barony that would be worth such a heavy cost?" Isabell repeated, savoring the question the way she'd savored the mulled wine. "That's a fair question, Baron Dunn. But before I answer it, I'd like to ask you a few questions of my own. Would you indulge me?"
"Of course," Loghlan said, settling back into his chair and gesturing with his cup of wine for Isabell to continue. Many of his reservations about working with Lady Ashlynn's people had already melted under the warmth of his conversation with Ignatious, and the wine he'd consumed had filled his belly with an extra layer of warmth that left him feeling slightly fuzzy at the edges.
"How many people live in Dunn Town?" Isabell asked.
