"Indeed." replied the Crane, smiling. "I would believe it to be a merchants mark myself. I only mentioned it so as to not overlook another possibility, no matter how small it would be. No doubt masks take wear and tear in performances, and a supply of plain masks would easily allow the replacement of whichever required it."<br/><br/>"As you surmise, it is more likely they are merchants goods, bound for the festival."