(OOC: The handwriting in this letter is cursive, 'long' and thin.)
To Quintyn of the House Vesfyre.
This letter should reach you unopened, and only from the hands of our mutual ally 'Riverside'. I have refrained from including an address, for it is already within my knowledge that you are to be found in the Prancing Pony. 'Riverside' has been paid to remain there for three weeks, a great deal of spare time should you be absent.
I am writing in regards to the position of your plans involving Henry Redstem, and his father Geoffrey Redstem.
It was recently, that I came upon Henry Redstem within the inn of the Prancing Pony - you were not present, and thus I decided to act in the interest of both our goals.
However, my original plans were thwarted, when Henry acted as you have described him: foolishly. He insulted a man, and acted with poor temper. This escalated into a fight, which nearly resulted in Henry's death - something I shall come to write of.
I used your given resources wisely, and proclaimed, to the twelve-or-so patrons, that Henry was a murderer - of which is, in its entirety, true. Henry murdered your own mother and younger half-brother, as you know.
He attempted to defend his position, however I showed those present the document you gave me; the bounty on his head that he himself signed. That was enough, causing him to quickly be sent outside, and 'killed' -- though I shall come to write on that -- by two men.
Henry was not, however, killed. When the two men returned, they expected me to believe that they had beheaded Redstem, however I profess to you: the blood on one of their weapons was not human blood, but most likely the blood of an animal, like that of sheep or pigs. Strangely, I know the scent of Human blood, and the two were very different. A new 'friend' of mine had also shown some hints of expression, suggesting to me that there was something 'wrong' or 'different'.
I learnt very little of him, and that which I did learn - I will not state, for he is all but useless in this matter.
Henry is thus still alive, by my own account, and I believe you should hasten to send 'Riverside', or one of his pets, to investigate the matter. I also believe that, in the interest of your own safety, you be prepared to write off the bounty against Geoffrey Redstem, of whom we have yet to meet in person. I do not believe that it, the bounty, can be used against Henry anymore, with him refusing to understand your views.
Therefore, as I have stated, in the interest of your safety: the bounty should not be given to any hunters, for as I understand it: our mutual benefit relies on being able to keep Henry in line, and causing his father to be wanted in Bree-Town would not be to our advantage. However, the document should be re-written at a later date, so that we may continue to maintain our options regarding Henry and his loyalties.
Fear is kept, only when there is something to be feared.
This letter must be burnt, and must not be read by anyone else. Though it contains little within itself, you will put yourself in great danger, should it remain in existence.
V.
