"But our guards remain a thorn in their side. In hopes of someday living openly, the bandits have sent you a p

"But our guards remain a thorn in their side. In hopes of someday living openly, the bandits have sent you a petition for pardon. They say they'll declare themselves your servants if you stop hunting them down. It's just more evidence that this situation with the criminals has already gone too far. It's high time we hunt them down and bring them to justice!"