He set down the ale and looked up at the woman who was offering whatever she could to find her father. "You have bad timing, miss. I was just about to retire and find another damned job. One that doesn't lead to heartache and pain." He downed the rest of the ale and then wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. The serving girl said, "No more for ye, Marcus, ye've had enough." Marcus gave a longsuffering sigh and then looked again at the girl with a squint. "I've had enough of this damned town," he muttered under his breath. "Look, I don't know who told you about me, but I ain't the man you think I am." He gave a sniff.