" The taxes have been a hardship, but not unmanageable for me. What causes me difficulty is the order for men. The king demands more men for his muster each month. Already I have lost half my guard, the remaining guard is insufficient to patrol against the increasing number of bandits. When people can no longer afford to purchase what they need, they turn to thievery. "

― Kel Kade , Reign of Madness (King's Dark Tidings, #2)