"Yet another successfull trip Knabe, those giant officers really love our fish!" The elderly merchant sat back on the deck of his houseboat as it ventured back south on the Sendar River. "Right y'are... and they don't seem to get enough of it either." The younger one responded while running about, making sure that everything was in order. "Well, Kleiner, as long as they want it... we'll keep selling it. Just hope this squabble 'bout the rogues in Ulmnia doesn't interfere with this business. I've really got my eyes set on that coat I saw in Seljak... wonder if the tailor could cut it in my size?" "Sure thing... just bought a dress for me Frau and no probs in getting 'em to cut it in the right size." "Good thing, very good thing... always good to be able to please 'em Weiber." Slowly, the houseboat loaded with fresh goods from Seljak, slided down the watery mass towards Smithstown. For even though the relat