Absalon tipped his tankard to Keira " thanks mate" he said taking a long drink and slamming it on the counter. Truth be told he had a twinge of sympathy for the hanging victims. He too knew what it was like to have the hangman's noose around his neck, except he had always managed to get out of trouble at the very last moment. He allowed himself to think about the good old days, back when he was able to live how he wanted however he wanted. When he and his brothers and sisters caused anarchy everywhere they went. Starting from a simple band of misfits who managed to steal a ship someplace far away and used it to raid pillage and plunder wherever they made port. After they had gained attracted the wrong kind of attention they had moved inland and had continued their fun by going town to town and doing whatever they saw fit.<span style="font-style: italic"> Ah man those were the days</span>Absalon thought taking a bit of soup. " Not bad there" he told Keira. He looked around and saw someone eyeing him down " and what can I do you for?" he asked. The man tossed him a cup and held out some dice " I hear you're one of the best". Absalon waved him over " Oi! Get this poor soul a drink. It's the least I could do considering I'm about to take some of his money" he said putting the dice in the cup " You never challenge the devil and you never challenge a liar to Liar's Dice" Absalon said to his challenger slamming his cup on the counter. He noticed a few people were watching the game. He smirked " You're clearly not thinking straight lad so I'll go easy on you. On second thought, that ain't me at all. So" he said grabbing a fistful of coins from his pocket " tell  you what mate. If you can beat me I'll gladly give you all this plus I'll tell you where you can find more. If I win, you give me your best horse." " Done". In just a few short moments Absalon was sitting back having a victory drink while the man who had challenged him just sat there. "Good game" he said extending a hand. " Aye" Absalon said shaking it. The man stood up " I'll go get that horse for you, can't miss it. Pure white mare" he said walking out. Absalon waited until no eyes were on him before he reached into his sleeve to read the note he had felt his opponent place there<span style="font-style: italic">we know</span>