Gold, Jewels, Spices — Jill Whalen

Young men have a chance to make enough money to set themselves up for years if they can survive battle and gather loot. The payment for the enemy troops of Mu and Ru was gold, jewels, and spices. The elite troops carried their wealth with them. They had gold trim on their clothes and on their horses' tack. They had jewels inside the hem of their cloaks to hold them down from the wind. They carried spices in their gear and pouches of gold coins and jewels. In a sword fight it was winner take all. These twenty-two tales let you see what risks men take for great rewards if they survive the dangers of battle. Come along and enjoy the excitement as these warriors fight, trade, and invest their fortunes.