>> "Wonstar Trading, how can I help you?" Payton asks, then a look of >> recognition comes across his face and he says, "Captain >> Chevzardnazheh it's good to speak with you. Please, don't tell me >> you are having a problem with the ship, or, um, his lordship." > > "No, no no, Mr. Payton, nothing like that. In fact, the ship seems > to be in first class condition. My engineer needs to true a couple > null-g capacitors or something, but nothing that will hinder us in > the least. As for Lord Percy, I spoke with him last night and he > will be coming aboard in an hour or so." He smiles. "He said that > my supercargo looked like his aunt. "Good! Good!" Payton chuckles, "His aunt? I'm afraid I haven't had the pleasure of meeting any of Lord Percy's Aunts so upon that I can't comment. Although, I am told his Aunt Hilda is a...um, let's say she is a 'formidable' woman." > He paused. > "Speaking of which, and the reason for my call... You mentioned > funds. I have received the card from his lordship, and therefore > have access to the funds. Most adequate, I might add. "Good! Good!" Payton nods, "I put the limitation on the card in Lord Percy's case because I was afraid he might burn through the entire amount. I fear you will have to keep him on some sort of allowance during the trip." > I'm curious about any arrangements that might be made for a ship > captain to borrow some funds at rates more favorable perhaps than > from a Hortelez et Cie in order to purchase and ship cargo, thereby > ensuring profit for the ship." The factor raises his eyebrows. > He grins. "Might even let a factor invest a bit on an initial > purchase with the proceeds being shipped back following successful > liquidation even..." He looks the question. "Now, if I'm out of > bounds, remember that I'm a retired scout, and may not know all the > proper actions one can take..." "Hum, I see!" he says rubbing his chin with his fingers, "Purchase speculative cargo space aboard the Akus Moby...at standard rates, of course...and then share in the profits, if any, when you sell that cargo?" "Have your Cargo Master get in touch with me with some information on what she is buying and I'll consider throwing in a bit of capital." Leo says, "But, as for acquiring a loan at below market rates, I'm afraid I can't help you with that. Would that I could!" Eris Akus Moby
