And as the ship nears the dock and final preparations are made for tying up, Skellig shakes off any lingering nerves and puts back on the 'persona' of 'filthy rich, more than slightly eccentric' as he moves from Kreyu's side.
"If these slaves are to be worked in the fields we intend to sow upon, my wife insists on seeing them move upon solid ground. We will find other uses for those who might be less adept to farm work; we will require attendants in the gardens, perhaps even a few might be suitable for work in the house itself."
From his tone, he's highly suggesting that the Captain not argue with him...
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And as the ship nears the dock and final preparations are made for tying up, Skellig shakes off any lingering nerves and puts back on the 'persona' of 'filthy rich, more than slightly eccentric' as he moves from Kreyu's side.
"If these slaves are to be worked in the fields we intend to sow upon, my wife insists on seeing them move upon solid ground. We will find other uses for those who might be less adept to farm work; we will require attendants in the gardens, perhaps even a few might be suitable for work in the house itself."
From his tone, he's highly suggesting that the Captain not argue with him...