Richard would take the coin pouch from the captain, giving her a bit of a smile.  "I wondered how that worked, ma'am."  He looked around, not seeing Li.  "I think I can handle it, but thanks."<br/><br/>He walked back to the gangplank at the port side of the ship, then gave a nod over to Elain, and said:  "Four cannon brushes, right.  Um... is there a standard length?"