The door flew open and seeing Karok with his sword out, the guard squealed, then stared to stuttered, "I-I am-m, ah!" He cleared his throat, pulled himself together and continued in a higher voice then was normal for him, "I have come hither to present Malcom Desdemona, with the payment for his services in the search for the princess, our royal highness!" He held out a very large, leather bag filled with gold coins, the guards muscular arms were shaking with the weight.