"As I see it, the shepherd is right. The cow belongs to him, and it must be returned to the owner. Although, i

"As I see it, the shepherd is right. The cow belongs to him, and it must be returned to the owner. Although, if you want to know my other opinion…" Valerie's face becomes more stern. "This is a matter for the village chief or a village council, or something of the sort – not for the supreme ruler of the lands. This barony may not be vast, but that doesn't mean the peasants should bother you with such trifles."