That evening when the merchant convoy with its crew reached Millfield Town, the mayor of the town sent an invitation to the inn where the owner of the convoy was staying, inviting him to dinner in his mansion.
The 'owner' accepted the invitation gladly and appeared at the mayor's mansion with his two sons.
The mayor was quite curious about this supposedly wealthy merchant and became delighted when he saw that the merchant had accepted his invitation.
Along with his wife and his butler, the mayor led the merchant and his family to the banquet hall where a delicious feast was prepared.
The mayor's mansion was quite acceptable. It wasn't too big or small and It wasn't too luxurious nor was it modest. Basically, it suited the status of the mayor perfectly.
"Mayor Wilder, forgive us for startling you earlier." The merchant who was supposedly the founder of the large caravan said.
