The man smiles politely.<br/><br/>"I am Ugnathar, factorum to Dame Belevant, widow of the previous Duke.  I promise you that you shall not be disappointed.  Come!"<br/><br/>He shows Andar to the palanquin and stops just shy of it.<br/><br/>"My Lady?  He has agreed to hear your proposal."<br/><br/>"Well then, let us meet him."  The voice from inside is female, somewhat arrogant, and carries a tone that indicates it's owner is accustomed to obedience and respect.  "Do step inside, young man."<br/><br/>Ugnathar holds one side of a curtain open, gesturing for Andar to enter.<br/><br/>"I shall stand guard to prevent any of the Duke's toadies from eavesdropping," he comments quietly.  "You need have no fear of them."