"Yes." Sir Stefano pauses for a moment, then looks surprised. "What did you think I would offer? Do you think

"Yes." Sir Stefano pauses for a moment, then looks surprised. "What did you think I would offer? Do you think us equals?" He scoffs. "If your barony were even a hint of becoming a rival to Pitax, why His Highness Irovetti…" Stefano looks flustered. "Why, he would need to deal with that threat — by vassal treaty. Or by steel."