Upon hearing Patch's words, Knight Zoron's eyes flickered with intrigue.
He grasped Patch's hand, leading him into the lord's hall, and said, "Let's talk at length. Tell me everything about Howard. I'll consider your words."
Once settled in the hall, Patch began to spin his tale of Howard's brutality.
According to him, Howard's victory in the war was mere luck.
If it had been a fair fight, Patch insisted, Howard would have stood no chance against him, thus belittling Howard's capabilities.
Furthermore, Patch began to slander Howard, painting him as a ruthless man lacking knightly honor, and used every means to persuade Knight Zoron to declare war on Howard.
Knight Zoron, possessing two villages, was more powerful than Patch.
Patch sought to incite Zoron to help him exact revenge.
Knight Zoron, already wary of Howard, felt that Howard's power among Baron Fernsouth's vassals was becoming too formidable.