Jack took the black leather pouch and put it into his robes. He had a smile of happiness on his face has he did so.
Then he bowed respectfully to Sir Kriss and said, "I am glad that I was of help to you. Please tell me when next there is something I can help you with."
Sir Kriss still didn't look up. He said, "There will be soon."
This statement made Jack's face turn pale.
He knew what Sir Kriss was talking about, and he didn't like it. But he didn't dare complain.
Sir Kriss urged him, "If there is nothing else, let's get on with it."
Jack hesitated for a while. Then he asked, "Could you please help me plead with Lady Circe? I have done everything she asked me to do. I told them again and again to open their minds for the investigation, but they refused. They also refused to leave their base for an investigation. I have done everything that I can do."
