" I am happy to pay you," she announced. " For your services." A harsh, strangled sound cut through the room. It came from him. " Pay me." She nodded. " Would say, twenty-five pounds do?" " No." Her brows knit together. " Of course, a person of your--prowess--is worth more. I apologize for the offense. Fifty? I'm afraid I can't go much higher. It's quite a bit of money. "