Simon looked at him confused. Had he offended Mr. Meijer? And for the first time since he had noticed those eyes lock on his body, Simon seriously considered the possibility that the young man was after something else than his friend. But Simon could not imagine why he would be invited for dinner without Mr. Meijer wanting something of him at least. He turned his eyes down. “I just meant, I don’t want to show up unexpected and give ye trouble, ser,” he muttered. It was all very puzzling.

Was he still going to get money if he showed up?