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The Maids (Part 6)
Part 6

OUTSIDE THE PALACE (The blacksmith shop).

Intro: Steward visit his old friend Alexander who work as his father's apprentice in the blacksmith shop.

ALEXANDER: Gracious goodness, look who has appeared from dust.

STEWARD: you speak as if I'm dead.

ALEXANDER: (friendly Laugh) I miss you.
(They hug each other).

STEWARD: I know the day is right but I hope the time is right, I wouldn't want to see Ferric.

ALEXANDER: you speak of your father like a stranger. Ferric is not here, he's gone to the outer village to collect blunt swords.

STEWARD: very well then I shall have my sit.. (He pick a sword and place it closer to his nose) this sword smells like cinnamon, like it has been held by a food vendor.

ALEXANDER: Not again, please let's just talk about old time and not your delusional precept.

STEWARD: you must think I'm crazy but all these things I see and smell are true.

(Ferric appear in his dirty boots rap in mud).

FERRIC: oh! Look whose come to say hello, the king's very own steward.

STEWARD: Hello Ferric, I guess today is a bad day afterall. I have seen evil.

FERRIC: (He grab his collar) I am your father and you will address me so.

ALEXANDER: (He cough to distract their attention ) hm
(They both look at his direction. Ferric sight Lord Everly).

FERRIC: Lord Everly how pleasant to see you.

ALEXANDER: (He gives steward sign to take his leave by using his head).

LORD EVERLY: it is nice to see you again, all this year's I have always wish to come to Northsay, if not for anything but for you.

FERRIC: My heart speaks the same.
(The both shake hands and laugh).

STEWARD: I smell deceit.

LORD EVERLY: (He look to his side) oh! How long has it been, West.

STEWARD: please address me as steward.

LORD EVERLY: Alright steward.

FERRIC: Don't mind him, he's just a fool.

STEWARD: And the fool shall take his leave now.

FERRIC: Have you seen the king?

LORD EVERLY: No I came here first.

FERRIC: That's not a good idea.

LORD EVERLY: I know but my heart won't let me.

STEWARD: (shakes his head sadly as he walks towards the wood that leads to the outer village).

FERRIC: come on in, let me treat you to chicken legs and beer.
(They laugh heartedly)