What will I do now? I plan on putting Larienna Strabo's knack for deceit to good use. I think the Empire is receiving more than its fair share already. I'll just ensure the savings fund House Hlaalu, and not Larienna Strabo's dull fancies. If any Imperial higher-ups come checking, I'm sure we can organize a matching ledger.

What will I do now? I plan on putting Larienna Strabo's knack for deceit to good use. I think the Empire is receiving more than its fair share already. I'll just ensure the savings fund House Hlaalu, and not Larienna Strabo's dull fancies. If any Imperial higher-ups come checking, I'm sure we can organize a matching ledger.

What will I do now? Why, I'll be sure to pay our Imperial friends exactly what they deserve.

Ha, she's sending them nothing but pocket change. This proves it. I'll have a chat with her very shortly. She might be able to fool the Cyrodiils, but nobody can pull one over on House Hlaalu. You have my thanks. Take this, and don't forget who it pays to side with.

So, her superior is getting suspicious. She's skimming the pot, I'm sure of it, and this is a good lead -- but it isn't proof. See if you can find me some.

Look closely. She's acting strange: there must be a reason.

Did you find anything in Larienna Strabo's house?

You'll be going then, I suppose.

What? No one is stopping her from looking over the records. And now she's encouraging break-ins on Council Company property? This is concerning. I hope this is just some misunderstanding, but I want you to take a close look around her house nevertheless. If you find anything incriminating, bring it back to me immediately.

I leave that to the lesser clerks. As long as the drakes keep rolling in, it doesn't need my attention. Was there something specific about the tax records you wanted to know?

Are you here to rub it in, you double crossing bastard?!

That matter is settled, thanks to you.

Thank you, %pcname. This whole situation is quite embarrassing, really! The errors in the report, and having to resort to such absurd means to get the ledger. It's quite beneath me, as a taxtaker for the Empire. Beneath all of us, I should say! So, please, keep quiet about this. Oh -- and have this for your hard work. Now, off you go. I have to attend to these... corrections.

Make it quick.

You haven't given me a choice, have you? I'll give you half the unreported taxes, no more. And you can take the symbol of my office as well. I won't be needing it, once I'm clear of this wretched place. Now give me those, get out, and tell nobody of this. For the price I'm paying, I expect to have your silence as well.

Have you made your decision?

Well where are they? If we're going to make a deal, I'll need both my report and the ledger.

Aren't you clever? I'll make it worth your while if you hand them over.

Aren't you clever? You haven't given me a choice, have you? I'll give you half the unreported taxes, no more. And you can take the symbol of my office as well. I won't be needing it, once I'm clear of this wretched place. Now give me those, get out, and tell nobody of this. For the price I'm paying, I expect to have your silence as well.

Oh yes -- my records! I can finally make those corrections now that I have the ledger. That was why it was so important to retrieve. Thank you so much for your help. Now how about you hand them both over?

Remember, the ledger is in the basement of the Hlaalu Council Company tradehouse. It's just down the street. Turn left when you get outside. Go quickly!

Yes, yes this is it. What a relief. You know, %pcname, I'm actually going on a trip. A long trip. I won't be returning to Hlan Oek for some time. Before I go, I need one last thing from you -- your silence. You won't talk about me or that ledger. In return, I'm giving you this little present. I trust you'll hold up your end of our deal -- you seem the trustworthy sort. Now, please, give me some space. I need to finish packing.

You managed to retrieve it, I presume?

Remember, the ledger is in the basement of the Hlaalu Council Company tradehouse.

Perhaps I misjudged you.

Your enthusiasm is encouraging, but you don't look like you've got the skills for the job. The office is locked and guarded, you understand? And the clerk herself is a sharp-eyed, miserable old mudcrab. If you can think of anyone suitable, though, do send them on to me. I can make it worth their while.

Excellent. The tax records are written in a ledger that is secured in the basement of the Hlaalu Council Company tradehouse. The storage room is locked tight, so come prepared. Don't dally once you've got the ledger, and definitely don't raise the suspicions of Edrys Teri, the administrator. Better not to talk to her at all. I promise I'll reward you well for this. Taxes are the lifeblood of the Empire, and they must flow!

This is a sensitive situation. I need the tax records kept in the Hlaalu Council Company tradehouse, but the administrator is not cooperating. She clearly wants to disrupt Imperial tax collection. Why? Base venality, I expect. I don't want to bother the governor with this squabble and risk offense, though. Instead, I need someone who can retrieve these records without notice. Do you have such talents?