Chapter 125: Crossing Paths
“Keep up, Bruce,” said Antoine from atop his large stallion. “I can’t afford to slow down for your sake.”
Bruce, riding a few paces behind on a much smaller horse, scowled at the back of his patron’s head.
“Maybe if we’d swap horses like I’ve suggested, mine wouldn’t be always so tired. This thing is practically a pony. My feet are almost dragging on the road.”
“Nonsense!” barked the arrogant merchant. “I could never allow myself to be seen riding such a pathetic horse. A guildmaster like me must ride only on pure breeds.”
“Former guildmaster,” said the bodyguard. “And shouldn’t you be trying to not be seen, so nobody recognizes you from all those bounty posters?”
Antoine glared back. “Last I checked, I wasn’t paying you double that bounty to hear your inept thoughts.”
“Fine, suit yourself, but then don’t complain about my horse’s stride,” Bruce said with a shrug, unfazed by his employer’s gaze. “And we’d better get to your next hidden cache soon. My pay is almost due.”
“Yes, yes, I know. You’ll get your gold soon.”
“That’s what you said yesterday, and we’re still riding in circles looking for your stupid crab.”