Galmar was the first to speak “Ulfric what do you have in mind for the dragon born?”. “I’m undecided” sighed Ulfric. “Were it possible I would throw her in the dungeon! It is best to exile her from my city, but without handing her to the imperials. I will choose a husband for her. A true nord who can control her. Someone who lives far away to secure this city and it’s secrets. It will be the same as exile, but a loyal nord will ensure she stays under our control.
Galmar knew Ulfric was not pleased with the idea. This was the opening he had been waiting for. “ I suggest Skald The Elder. He is a true nord and his ability to quell traitors is well known. The fact that she is dragonborn, should surmount his concerns about her being dunmer. Well that and Gilse herself. Skald is still young enough to enjoy a woman, and she is quite lovely. That alone should compensate him for his trouble. Will make him a proposal? What say you? .” Ulfric knew he was being baited. “What would you have me do?”.
Galmar did not mince words “Take her yourself! If you are the man I know you are, you will easily contain the dragonborn.” Ulfric was to stunned to say a word. Wild feelings of elation rushed through him. Galmar would accept the elf as queen! He had anticipated a struggle between the two of them to gain this concession. That realization sadly came to late. His lips tightened “I would be foolhardy indeed to take such a woman!”.
“Maybe I am mistaken in your interest Ulfric! If you don’t want her I’ll offer her a union myself! I‘m sure you have confidence in my ability to manage my own woman.” Galmar stated trying to hide his amusement. Ulfric was perplexed “What aren’t you telling me Galmar? The elf is a traitor and thus undeserving of such honor.”
The older man studied his jarl “Now you are ready to listen to reason! I have had extensive conversations with her Ulfric. In her eyes she acted with honor and integrity, and I’m inclined to agree with her. The dragonborn is a Thane of Whiterun and has taken an oath to protect that city. She also has a household there she was duty bound to safeguard. Balgruuf the Greater has not declared for the empire. It's fair to say she hasn’t betrayed us to the other side. She was simply doing her duty to hearth and home. Were she sworn to us, I would expect no less on our behalf. Gilse sees herself as our prisoner. Only the laws of Eastmarch are holding her here Ulfric. We need to form a true affiliation with her.
Jarl Ulfrics Folly 7c/?
Galmar knew Ulfric was not pleased with the idea. This was the opening he had been waiting for. “ I suggest Skald The Elder. He is a true nord and his ability to quell traitors is well known. The fact that she is dragonborn, should surmount his concerns about her being dunmer. Well that and Gilse herself. Skald is still young enough to enjoy a woman, and she is quite lovely. That alone should compensate him for his trouble. Will make him a proposal? What say you? .” Ulfric knew he was being baited. “What would you have me do?”.
Galmar did not mince words “Take her yourself! If you are the man I know you are, you will easily contain the dragonborn.” Ulfric was to stunned to say a word. Wild feelings of elation rushed through him. Galmar would accept the elf as queen! He had anticipated a struggle between the two of them to gain this concession. That realization sadly came to late. His lips tightened “I would be foolhardy indeed to take such a woman!”.
“Maybe I am mistaken in your interest Ulfric! If you don’t want her I’ll offer her a union myself! I‘m sure you have confidence in my ability to manage my own woman.” Galmar stated trying to hide his amusement. Ulfric was perplexed “What aren’t you telling me Galmar? The elf is a traitor and thus undeserving of such honor.”
The older man studied his jarl “Now you are ready to listen to reason! I have had extensive conversations with her Ulfric. In her eyes she acted with honor and integrity, and I’m inclined to agree with her. The dragonborn is a Thane of Whiterun and has taken an oath to protect that city. She also has a household there she was duty bound to safeguard. Balgruuf the Greater has not declared for the empire. It's fair to say she hasn’t betrayed us to the other side. She was simply doing her duty to hearth and home. Were she sworn to us, I would expect no less on our behalf. Gilse sees herself as our prisoner. Only the laws of Eastmarch are holding her here Ulfric. We need to form a true affiliation with her.