"Oh, so he was a servant. For a moment, I thought my father was a Heretic. As I recall, Count Odo has a Slav slave, does he not? Don't tell me Count Odo is also in league with the Slavic Heretics from the Baltic Sea?" Eric said with a laugh.
"Gentlemen, please, cease this pointless bickering. I have never questioned your loyalty, and I do not wish to hear such disputes again." Robert waved his hand, signaling for them to stop. "Eric, about the fleet's anchorage..."
"My uncle is willing to aid Your Majesty's cause in marching to the East to liberate the Holy City. The fleet may receive free supplies at any port along the coast of Sicily Island. He is even willing to donate one thousand pounds to your endeavor.
But..."
"But what?" Robert asked.
