Your Greatest Mistake Was Me
"I'm only following procedure, my lord."
"Those ships are carrying wool, steel, and grain. If they remain here until tonight, House Ashbourne won't be the first to lose money. Your merchants and dockworkers will. So will this harbor. Or, has House Vermont promised to compensate your losses?"
Adam immediately shook his head. "No, my lord."
"Then clear my ships today."
After a moment, he gave a reluctant nod.
"One ship can depart this afternoon. The others will follow once the inspections are completed."