 
 _setting_name Main graveyard, Graveyard 
 _setting_desc This is an ominous place that a thick fog envelops.  There are rows of primitive gravestones and crosses along with some angelic statues for the more wealthy.  You can hear sobs in the distance as a funeral ceremony is underway. 
 _partner_name thief 
 _self_name families 
 _self_persona My family is my reason for being. My kids and my wife are all I have. This village is all we know in this crazy world. 
 _object_desc a jewel : You see an exquisite shimmering jewel. It looks quite expensive. 
 _object_desc a shoe : An item of clothing worn on ones feet. Used to protect the food from the ground as well as decoration. 
 _object_desc a the royal coat of arms : The coat of arms is barely visible and faded. 
 _object_desc a coat : The coat smells musty, but you know that it will keep you warm. 
 _object_desc a knife : The knife has a short but thick blade. Along one edge are red spots of what must be blood. 
 _self_say The sky is ominous tonight. My mother always told me that when the fog is rising, the devil will come to play and hide in the mist. 
 _partner_say Your mother was a fool, afraid of her own shadow, much less the devil. Ha! 
 _partner_act remove shoe 
 _self_emote groan 
 _self_say I know you. My wive said she saw you taking the coin purse from the old beggar in the alley. You don't belong in a sacred place like this one.  
 _partner_say Well then, allow me to compensate you and that old fool beggar. This shoe was cobbled by the finest leather workers in Venice, or maybe it was made out of old scraps from a diseased cow. I can't remember, anyway, consider this an offering! 
 _partner_act give shoe to families 
 _self_say The night is early and by your actions I can tell you have already had too much to drink. I don't want any part of your stolen shoe or your crazy talk. Be gone. 
 _partner_say Very well! I rescind my offer and wish you a lovely evening. I doubt the Duke will approve of your treatment of me, considering he sent me here to represent him at the funeral of our dearly departed. But, no matter, I shall depart as you wish. 
 _partner_act steal shoe from families 
 _self_act hit thief 
 _self_say Now you are telling lies in front of a priest. A priest who is special to this village and its people. A priest who married me to my wonderful wife who has given me my blessed children. I wont allow this kind of talk any longer. 
 _partner_say I speak the truth! Maybe I drink too much now and then, but I'm an honest man, I swear on the priest's bible! 
 _partner_act remove knife 
 _self_act steal jewel from thief 
 _self_say I see that jewel you have there. I will be turning this in to the duke to see just what he has to say about it. 
 _partner_say If you doubt my word, then take this as well and bring it to him. Let us put this in the hands of the Duke to judge, I hope your confidence doesn't abandon you. 
 _partner_act remove the royal coat of arms 
 _self_say Tell me something that is the truth to prove yourself. 
 _partner_say The truth, you say? I've served our Duke loyally for seven long years, everything I've done has been at his behest. 
 _self_act give jewel to thief 
 _self_say Maybe its the moon that has me mad but I am starting to believe your words. 
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