Tehr nodded, "I think we are on the same page.  Neither of us wants to see a revolution, and for certain neither of us wants to see the church setting up a theocracy."<br/><br/>Tehr's mind went to the trouble that had taken place in the past when the turks let their empire become a puppet for the religious heirarchy.  He'd only heard stories and never left England himself, but if even a fraction of what he heard was true, it was important to prevent that here.<br/><br/>"So," he asked, "Other than pledging my loyalty to you, and helping to break up Dale's power base, is there anything else this humble servant can do for you?"<br/><br/>His smile was genuine, as was his offer.