After the stories were done, Sir Ralph explained, "And now we come to the crux of this meeting.  We have heard that you have some very tough, experienced fighting women in your employ.  We wish to hire you, and your best lady to make an example of Lady Lydia.  I know that I will never get my lost wager back, nor do I expect to, but I do wish to avenge my sweet Charlotte's loss, and make Lydia suffer, just as my wife did.  For my part, I offer you 50 guineas to make this happen."