"I'm sorry, are you suggesting yourself?" Serenica asked. "While I am not in any way against this idea, don't you think you would have a hard time convincing those who fear the law?"
"Law? What law?" Spade laughed. "The crown is the law."
"Well, he's right, you know," the Dreamer said. "But damn it! Can't you give me a cigar like that? I have never craved anything more."
The captain reached for his pocket. "You're not against it? Good. I wouldn't have backed down anyway. But let's hear what the people have to say about it."
They cursed the Maroon King four nights in a row. While Serenica had never thought that there would be anything magical about the number, it felt fitting, as there were four witches cursing the old man.