Brother Bruno

Two sacks of salt, and three rumors riding on top. I don't charge for it, a smile is payment enough.

• Sister JudithCargo is inspected at the gatehouse. Smiles are not inspected.
  Brother BrunoThen let the smile in first, at least.
• Sister DorotheaTwo of those three rumors, I sent down myself.
  Brother BrunoWhich is why I'm bringing them back with interest.

A skein of red thread, the village wouldn't take payment for it. Things like this always cost more after you've already taken them.

• Old AnselmThat thread was my request. Stitch with red, and the seam doesn't show.
  Brother BrunoOld man, these days the most expensive thing there is is not being seen.
• Inquisitor IgnazWould you also enter the binding thread on the intake list.
  Brother BrunoGo ahead and write it down. One skein of thread, no weight.