The thief came and sat by her on the rail and handed over the scroll. "Thou art wise, as well as light fingered", Niomah spoke softly. Whether she was referring to Rose keeping the scroll until they were on the ship, or giving the scroll over at the first opportune moment, however, was not elaborated upon.<br/><br/>"You may ask, but the answer you get may not please you. It is, as you can see, a scroll. I do not know which of our companions the Captain was thinking of giving it to, but I believe it will be safer in my hands. Nor do I know precisely how the Captain came by it. I can only imagine that it has been in the King's treasury for some time. And now, I wish you to forget that I have it."<br/><br/>Piercing green eyes glowed suddenly from under the cowl. "Forget!"<br/><br/>The scroll disappeared into the folds of her robe until such time as it would be required.