"It would encourage serving," William agreed, smiling a little, "though perhaps only as an incentive to drink as well, just to save time; it seems you are caught coming and going."
The slap rankled, just a little, but rough and ready company was more than compensated for by free ale. Although what it really needed was some accompaniment; a meat pie, perhaps. Which made him ask,
"Will you be serving food at the Black Sheep?"
The cost of a meal out was more than compensated, to William's way of thinking, by not having to cook it himself.