“I trust you have enough coin to purchase your hearts desire in the market”  He withdrew a large coin purse and laid it on the table.   Bait.

 She smiled, knowing the old fox was up to something. “Yes, love, I will return at sunset with all my treasures.”  She moved past the table and the coin purse had vanished!.   Took the Bait.

 He walked over and kissed her on the cheek. “Dearest, I may not be here when you return. Some of the lads and I want to celebrate with a fine dinner at the Cock and Bull.”

 How appropriate, she thought but answered. “Fine dear, it is your day”.

 He removed his armor with the aid of a valet.   “Well it will just be Tertius, Georgal of Entraglia, Sir Gindle, Etien de Rochfort and a few others. After the meal we’ll be off to the Dancing Gryphon for desserts and sweet wine.”

 She answered. “Fine dear,   Today  is your day”.

 “Oh, and a brief visit to the Marketplace will follow ,  but I should be back before midnight.”

 Her eyes looked up and out the window, They narrowed a bit as she contemplated what was going on underneath his white head of hair. She replied sweetly “’Tis also your night m’dear”, and left him to bathe and prepare.   Near blushing with his accomplishment He swaggered to the bath, confident of victory.