Prince Benedict groused to himself, sulking in the back of his carriage. He was glad to be rid of the lands of Rosewood and couldn't wait for the remaining kilometers to disappear. After he signed things under duress, he could see how the events that were going to unfold would be beneficial to Onyx Holm. Renslow would be legally able to hire five hundred souls, but they would be acquired illegally according to the unique laws of Countess Rosewood. Even further since he himself signed and dated the paperwork; any proof found on the press gangs would be in violation of their trade agreements.
This kind of embarrassment was gold in a political arena and likely to gain concessions in diplomatic relations for the next several years. Even if they found legal loopholes to escape through, the entire community would know the mistake made.
