The Man Who Laughs Part II, Book the Third, Chapter V - The Wapentake

In which a young man’s innocent reflection on the disparity between the farthing and the royal medallion provokes a grave admonishment from his guardian, who impresses upon him the harsh realities and silent submission demanded by law and power. Meanwhile, a watchful figure discerns the ominous presence of a dreaded official known only by the iron weapon he wields, foreboding the inescapable summons of authority.