"But this Whirlwind is, I take it? Both of you were in the competitor’s refreshment tent," Handy said. "Thou couldst be making his lot in this tournament easier by having me disgraced. I wilt not bring dishonour upon myself nor my kingdom," he said firmly, keenly aware that he had been contemplating cheating earlier himself. Although considering unicorns got away with using their 'natural' abilities, he could make an argument for himself. Although he doubted Joachim would be too amused. "No, if thou wish for my gold, prove thyself first. Do as thou suggest and arrange Blueblood's duel with me first without any of my gold to be traced back to me. If thine word is as good as thou sayeth, I will happily pay thee double thine asking price," Handy said, "Then we can discuss what it is worth paying so that I may speak with Whirlwind unimpeded. But nothing before, Jacques."