War is afoot, and the town of Stoke is preparing for the inevitable siege.
'I am more confident than ever that we must act quickly and decisively to drive back the foe. These orders you discovered seem to indicate that the enemy is not as strong as they appear and provide information as to where they might be attacking from.
'Please, tell Reeve Fríthild that I am prepared for the council...she has but to call us together.'
Reeve Fríthild is in the Mead Hall of Stoke.
Thane Ordlac asked you to return to Reeve Fríthild and tell her that he is prepared for a council.