"Axes, maces, morning stars and the various pole-mounted weapons are all viable alternatives," Darius points out. Only a muscle clenching along his jaw betrays that he noticed anything amiss - although his men and some of the laborers have problems concealing a snicker. "I expect to be informed of your decision within an hour. I will be at the library - researching whether it is legally required to burn witches and warlocks at the stake, or merely traditional." He swings himself back on his horse, gestures to his men, and departs.