“Have you made any effort to collect what you claim due?”
“Yes, but he won’t admit the claim,” replied Enoch.
“That story sounds fishy.”
Cook moved uneasily in his chair. It was clear to him that his companion and Stolburst were not strangers to each other.
“I’m giving you a straight statement,” said Enoch.
“I’ve seen Stolburst.”
“So I suppose. What does he say?”
“That you ran away from him.”
“He lies.”
“Let that go. You had a companion servant.”