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for his illegal market.
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Who owns the quarry?
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We do, My Empress,
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It was the usurper Stephen
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that allowed Kingsbridge to take the stones.
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A foolish bequest, giving quarry rights to one party,
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yet letting another mine it.
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We quite agree.
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The quarry and all its mining rights shall belong to Shiring.
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Thank you, My Empress.
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On the condition that you successfully negotiate
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the release of our brother Gloucester from the enemy.