[He's also tempted, but there's just a light grinding of his teeth because it would be ridiculous for them to go any higher, especially since they've both placed significant bids on other items. The other two also remain quiet, and so...
"Going once...going twice... Sold to the gentleman at one million seven hundred and fifty doubloons!
As the crowds murmur in astonishment, the auctioneer thanks them all and for the generous donation before the curtains close. They are all then invited to main exhibition hall where everyone can meet and look at the items one last time before the buyers can make arrangements to have everything transported home...
Words that just flow in one ear and out the other as he watches other rise up...and noting a few seats already empty.]
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"Going once...going twice... Sold to the gentleman at one million seven hundred and fifty doubloons!
As the crowds murmur in astonishment, the auctioneer thanks them all and for the generous donation before the curtains close. They are all then invited to main exhibition hall where everyone can meet and look at the items one last time before the buyers can make arrangements to have everything transported home...
Words that just flow in one ear and out the other as he watches other rise up...and noting a few seats already empty.]