When Hack heard the news that Durin had pulled out a streetlamp and broken both legs of his own Grand Army's Grand Marshal's grandson, he was sitting in the garden, enjoying the warmth of the winter sun.
After a moment of silence, his wife spoke up, "Lieutenant, are you sure that the Grand Marshal Peskov's grandson is still alive, with only his legs broken?"
"Yes, Marshal Peskov Hadrian has already arrived at the scene. There were seventeen daughters of noble families present, all of whom said it was his grandson who provoked and challenged Lord Durin to a duel. He's in a bit of a difficult spot. The ambassador from the Eastern Elven Territory has already arrived, so he sent me to see Your Majesty." The junior officer answered with all seriousness.
"You may step down for now; we shall depart shortly."
