After the contract was signed, two enormous wings emerged from the swamp.
The guards didn't lower their weapons, but at Robson's signal, they all began to back away.
During the pursuit that day, it had been dark. Plus, Robson had been in a hurry to cut Everton down, so he hadn't gotten a clear look. Only now was he seeing Everton's true appearance.
When the great dragon had fully climbed out of the mire, its massive body blotted out the sun.
"Your faithful servant pays his respects, My Lord."
After coming ashore, Everton, in his great draconic body, gave Robson a surprisingly human-like bow.
Everton's gesture put Robson's mind at ease. His biggest fear was that Everton would climb ashore, flap his wings, and simply fly away.
