When the three sisters had finally finished selecting their pieces, Ulrich turned his attention back to the jeweler.
"Shall I have them boxed up immediately, My Lord?" The man asked, bowing with an obliging smile.
"No. I want them custom-made, forged entirely anew to fit them precisely," Ulrich replied, handing the man a rolled parchment detailing his specifications.
The jeweler unrolled the parchment, reading over the requirements. He nodded, a chuckle escaping him. "I see," he said. "Of course. However, such extensive custom work will incur a substantial additional cost."
"That is not a problem."
At Ulrich's gesture, one of the armored knights standing watch behind him stepped forward. The knight presented two iron-bound cases and threw open the lids one by one, revealing row upon row of gleaming, tightly packed gold coins.
"If you find you need more, you will inform me in advance," Ulrich said.
