Books & Broadswords, Vol. One by Jessie Mihalik EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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- Authors: Jessie Mihalik
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I set the royal mark on the counter, and the merchant’s eyes glowed, first
with greed, then regret. “I can’t make change for that,” he murmured, his
gaze on the gold coin. “You’ll need to go to the bank.”
“I don’t want change,” I replied quietly, trying to keep the barely
contained excitement out of my voice. “I want books.”
The merchant laughed and swept an arm toward the corner of the shop
I’d already perused. “You could buy every book I own, and I’d still have to
make more change than I have. Go to the bank.”
“I will take them all. Use what’s left to pay off the balance of whoever
needs it most.”
His eyes widened. “You’re serious?”
“I am. I made a list of the copies I want. Do you have boxes I can use?”
The merchant nodded and hurried off to find some empty boxes before I
could change my mind.
He took the gold coin with him.
I moved to the shelves and started making stacks of books. When he
returned with two large crates, we loaded books into them with quick
efficiency. He helped me carry the first crate outside to my waiting
handcart. He frowned at the cart and slid an assessing glance over my slight
build.
He shook his head with a quiet sigh. “You won’t be able to haul all of
this by hand, but with the change you’re owed, you can buy a pony and
wagon. Wait here, and I’ll get someone to find one for you.”
I stopped him with a hand on his arm. “No need. The cart has a
clockwork-assist. I will be fine, but I appreciate the offer.”
The merchant looked skeptical, but he helped me load the rest of the
books without a fuss. He watched me pull the cart away, easy as you please,
and his worried frown morphed into a smile as he waved. “Thank you! I’ll
have more books next month, if you’re interested.”
“I’ll check in the next time I’m in the area,” I assured him.
I passed a few people on my way out of town, but none of them paid me
any mind. The road was empty and the sun was warm, so I made good time.
It was midafternoon when distant hoofbeats broke the silence.
The rider was pushing their horse hard, so I moved to the edge of the
narrow track to give them room to pass. I shook out my arms and used the
excuse to take a break and enjoy the sun.
A massive black horse rounded the far bend at a full gallop. And
perched atop it was a knight in shining silver chain mail with a huge
broadsword strapped to his back. My lip curled, and it was an effort to
smooth a pleasant look onto my face. Knights were the worst. High-handed
and single-minded, they would rather stay doggedly obedient to their rotten
king than listen to reason.
This one was handsome enough, as they often were, with short brown
hair, dark eyes, and fair skin tanned from days in the sun. And not two brain
cells to rub together, no doubt.
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