The peasant remained in his kneeling position, knowing that was always a good method for pleading. Geoffrey knew that his task would need to done with the utmost care and precision. Geoffrey dearly hoped that this tithe would be enough to appease the dragon. After all, he knew what would happen if an unfitting offering was supplied. 

Therefore it was paramount that the sacrifice would be enough. Geoffrey's eyes followed the flames doing its work at the vam-pyre. This scene gave the peasant some doubt on whether or not this particular sacrifice would be enough to placate the beast. While a vampire would surely be a rare sacrifice indeed, would it satisfy the covetous nature of a dragon?

His doubts would be answered as the maiden in black, provided a bountiful feast and placed it near the burning offering. And just as that was being provided, the savage man placed a hand on his shoulder, and spoke of using it as a trap. The lady returned back to the inn, and the man hid ready for an ambush.

[color=8dc73f]"LO, MORE OFFERINGS AWAIT THOU!"[/color] the peasant shouted skyward.