'Hello there! Do you have an ear to lend a teacher of weaponsmithy? I am glad to hear it, for time is precious and should not be wasted in dull conversation!

'I have need of several examples of bronze craftwork I can use to teach some pupils of mine the art of weaponsmithing. I have other demands on my time and cannot spend it preparing the examples.

'If you bring me two bronze blades and two bronze hilts, I will give you some coins for the favour, and a few leftover materials I do not plan on using.'