Getting everyone together
Mark wastes no time in rallying a group of men in town, promising payment in exchange for their assistance. He remains tight-lipped about their mission, but the locals can sense the importance of the task at hand. Money talks in this part of the world, and they’re all in. But is Mark getting in over his head by bending the truth?
To his advantage the men are more interested in the payout than prying. Together, they spend the rest of the day making preparations for the upcoming journey. They are well-equipped and eager to set off. Mark was psyched by the enthusiastic reaction from the people. He plans to shortly take credit for the finding.