When Shard saw his neighbor in the lively courtyard, Mr. Elder Smith was conversing with a gentleman who clearly looked like a Southerner. Since there were guests walking around everywhere, the two standing by the long table talking seemed quite ordinary.
Out of politeness, Shard didn't disturb them, but Mr. Smith unexpectedly called out to Shard, and after Shard approached, he introduced him:
"This is Baron Hans Fuller, who came from the United Kingdom of Carsonrick with Princess Margaret, and works in the finance department of the United Kingdom. Baron Fuller, this is Hamilton Knight of Rejed, my neighbor."
"Good evening, Baron."
Shard said in Delarion, shaking hands with the tall and thin old gentleman with deep-set eyes.
"Good evening, Knight. Since I came to Tobesk, it seems everyone has been discussing your stories."
He's likely considering Shard as a "socialite" among the Tobesk nobility.
Mr. Smith, holding a wine glass, said to Shard:
