With Honor

Sir Hugh looks devastated for a moment then regains his composure. "Very well, I consed to defeat. I only have one pouch of gold coins the rest is lower nominations of coin made from cheaper metal such as copper and tin." He takes out a small pouch that was attached to his belt removes the gold and add it to the pile of treasure. "I shall take what I need from my saddle bags then the horse is yours." He adds.

"Please inform other knights that this dragon prefers non-fatal forms of challenge, it may not always be chess, as requested by the princess of the castle, heir to this land. However, I should mention that should such a non-fatal form of challenge be agreed upon that knights are welcome to try a fight to the death but may find me a tough opponent." You declare to the knight as he leaves.

You show mercy to the horse by swiftly killing it with a claw through the skull before swallowing it hole. As you lie digesting Princess Alisa comes down from her tower to meet you.