"But you are supposed to get good money from the king," Emmelyn insisted.
She felt really uncomfortable owing something to people. So, she had calculated how much money she could afford to give while still keeping some for her needs in case she needed to travel for much longer.
"Please just take it," she pushed the gold coins toward Lysander and put the pouch back inside her coat pocket, unwilling to hear any more objection. "I will not take the gold back."
Lysander suddenly felt shivers ran down his spine. This was a really unfortunate situation. He didn't want to accept Emmelyn's money, but how was he going to reject it?
What excuse should he give her? The king would punish Lysander greatly if he took Emmelyn's money.
The king was sitting right there and even though he looked nonchalant about the whole thing, he was paying attention like a sharp eagle.
