*a short letter is returned to Vesper, and a copy of both letters is marked for Acting Captain Liana's attention*
Dear Rebecca,
My thanks for your warning. I regret to say that it comes too late; this man has already attacked and injured several people, including myself. If you have any more information, perhaps you could communicate with the guards. I will send a copy of your letter and this note to Acting Captain Liana and ask her to inform the guards.
I apologise for the brevity of my response, but I am still somewhat bruised from being knocked down yesterday and have been ordered by the healers to rest in bed today.
Kind regards,
Irvyn Middlethorn
Duke of Trinsic, Servant of the Realm, Defender of the South, etc etc
The personal seal of the Duke of Trinsic:
An eagle flying, holding the branch of a thornbush in its claws; surrounding are the words "Mine honour is my life; both grow in one; take honour from me, and my life is done." -------------
Dukes don't cheat, they adapt to circumstances.
(Slightly amended quote from "The Slipper and the Rose")