Noah looked at the man with wide eyes. That was more money than he could imagine. He wasn't disappointed that his father didn't get the money. Disappointment required expectation. Even if his dad had been hired, he would probably have blown the treasure hunt. And if he would have gotten the money... well... they might have never heard of him again. Still, it was a lot of money.

Then he remembered the question. "Oh, it's good, ser. It's hard work, and I don't like the gettin' up early, but I get up anyway, and Mr. Meijer's nice even though 'e's a teacher. He even lets me sleep in t' house, and t' food is good."