With the mail for Yondershire under the watch of Postmaster Proudfoot in Michel Delving, you prepare to conduct a test of the Quick Post's route to Nobottle according to the Postmaster's instructions.
'Haven't you heard, postman? There's new rules! By order of the Chief Shirriff, all mail is subject to inspection prior to delivery—especially to the Yondershire!
'Hand that satchel over, and I'll decide if it's worth the Chief's time.'1/1
timeExpiredWait for Bounder Dogberry to finish his inspection1/1
4 Speak toBounder Dogberry (Show dialog)
'Like I expected... the Chief hasn't seen to this one yet. No mark, no delivery! Just one letter, though? I might as well bring it to the Chief, even if it's just a bunch of prattle.'
Bounder Dogberry furrows his brow and a sneer forms at the corner of his mouth.
'Don't you worry, I'll make sure the Quick Post gets their satchel back.'1/1
5 Speak toPostmaster Proudfoot (Show dialog)
'You're back sooner than I expected, Player. What happened?'
You tell Postmaster Proudfoot about the Bounder you encountered at the Rushock Gate. You inform him that the someone titled \qChief Shirriff\q has been issuing new orders to the Bounders demanding inspection of the mail and interfering with the Quick Post.
'Chief Shirriff?! Why, there's no such thing! I'd sooner call myself \qLord of the Post\q! There's a First Shirriff, yes, but he's never been the sort for more rules. In fact, he spends most of his time puttering about in the Town Hole as far as I can tell. No, this is some upstart meddling in things he knows nothing about!
'Dogberry, was it? You tell the Mayor what that Bounder said to you and have him set things right for the Quick Post!'1/1
6 Speak toMayor Will Whitfoot (Show dialog)
'Yes? May I help you with something?'
You inform Mayor Will Whitfoot of Postmaster Proudfoot's concerns and of the so-called \qChief Shirriff\q interfering with the Quick Post. You tell him that the Postmaster has insisted that service to Yondershire be restored and free of any unlawful inspections.
'Why, there's no such title! Ah, the Postmaster said that too, did he? I wonder if this has anything to do with that upstart in Hobbiton... a terrible nuisance, that one!
'If you would allow me a moment to think, I believe I can resolve this matter to the satisfaction of the Postmaster.'1/1