Fulco and other senior officials of the Tax Farmers Association had left less than ten minutes ago when Brian hurriedly followed Eman into the room and bowed to Joseph, "Your Highness, there's a tricky matter that I'm afraid requires your intervention."
"Oh? What happened?"
Brian, with a distressed look, said, "It concerns Queen Mary. Her Majesty summoned me and Baron Breti this morning to speak about the forgery incident involving the Tax Farmers Association. Her Majesty implied that the matter was not serious and suggested a fine would suffice, thereby negating the need to pursue legal action with the High Court."
Joseph looked surprised, "How did Her Majesty suddenly take an interest in this matter?"