"That is a great deal!" exclaimed Boyce.
"Seven hundred gold bits is for the Mansion and the land on which it stands!"
There was quiet again, except for Zoro's occasional 'zoar-caw' squawking, and then he flew out of the window, towards town.
Cardinal Orren peaked through a shelf of books that touched the ceiling, and he saw Boyce quickly turn to the estates Cardinal and nod his head to him.
"I think that I will buy it then!" he ejaculated.
"Good!" said the Cardinal. "Let us go down to my table and write up the papers!"
He took Boyce back down to his table, and while making their way down the stairs the Cardinal asked Boyce in what manner he would be able to pay.
They stopped on the spiral staircase and Boyce took the cask of gold from his pack and opened it for the Cardinal. The cardinal was amazed and pleased.
Above them both, Orren looked at the gold with surprise and contempt.
He felt certain that the crow man was not to be trusted.
When the papers were drawn up and Boyce counted out seven hundred gold bits to the Cardinal, he left Halls Cathedral and headed for the Blue Mansion, with his key.