Challenge: mining construction
Word Count: 100
Note: “Sais” is a Welsh term for “Englishman.” It's not always flattering.
“You aren't the first Englishman to come making promises.” The vicar of the local church thinned her lips. “Finding more gold seams, reopening the mines – we've heard it before.”
“Vicar, I assure you - “
“Every time it's meant hope for them as should know better.” She was stock, and a head shorter than Severus, but the room all but vibrated with her rage. “And every time it's gone smash, and the Church has been left to pick up the pieces.”
“Vicar - “
“If you can't do what you claim, go home now.”