page_0: ":   --Alderman Bedstral,
You tell me our decision plays on your conscience somewhat. Look around, I say! These southern districts have been in dire need of restoration for years. What has the idle nobility contributed? Their share of taxation has dwindled to a useless pittance. Certainly, we also benefited from this, but no aristocrat I know has dedicated their life to public service. Had I the mandate, I'd pillage their estates personally, and without this shameful pretence.

Even if word gets out, I'm sure the common folk will side with us. I have no qualms about my involvement. Besides, we have Captain Ricardo! If he is willing to play a false hero and pretend to resolve this 'crisis', he has no right to complain if he ends up having to serve as a scapegoat.
   --High Reeve Retchin."