The Princess' speech was enough to settle everyone's questions, and the Nobles moved to the sitting room with the Generals, while the rest of the group began to disperse.
The maids were already preparing rooms for the Noble guests, as nobody would expect them to head home in the dark. But the primary purpose of chatting late into the evening was not to give time to clean, but to strategize.
"Will you have any extra weapons? I've got my gear, as the Natural Sons' Regiment lets us leave with it. But I don't have anything to equip my people with. Even a few armed farmers can make a big difference against a Goblin attack until the guard shows up." Baron William asked.
Dominic smiled. "Well, I've got some extra Uncommon Grade spears left, and I will make more to send over. One or two in every farm house should be a good start."
