Despite Ordhan's startled entrance, one could have easily assumed the man was incapable of emotion after a few minute's conversation. The surprise that now showed on his face was a marked change from the reserved propriety of a moment before.
"No charge?" he repeated, astonished. "For a suit of full armor?" Surely he had heard wrong. Perhaps it was sarcasm. It was always so hard to tell. If Conlan were here, he would be able to tell him if it was or not; the man was fluent in sarcasm. Ordhan studied the dwarf's face. He did not appear to be irritated; in fact, the dwarf seemed genuinely pleased. By what?
"Are you certain?" Ordhan faltered, brows drawing together. "I am able to pay." It would mean some frugal months ahead of him, but unless another catastrophe took place they would be no challenge to endure. But he was not too proud or stubborn to accept generosity when it was honestly offered.