[Cyrus pales slightly— generosity is all well and good, but it means little when he may not have enough to follow through. He clears his throat softly, opening his coinpurse to look in, pursing his lips in thought.
Well. He may have to haggle.]
I'm afraid I come up a bit short. Ah— could I persuade you to allow us to pass with thirty? Had I the amount you're asking, I would gladly pay, but you see, those of us who are newly arrived don't quite have our affairs in order yet.
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[Cyrus pales slightly— generosity is all well and good, but it means little when he may not have enough to follow through. He clears his throat softly, opening his coinpurse to look in, pursing his lips in thought.
Well. He may have to haggle.]
I'm afraid I come up a bit short. Ah— could I persuade you to allow us to pass with thirty? Had I the amount you're asking, I would gladly pay, but you see, those of us who are newly arrived don't quite have our affairs in order yet.