[The arm is taken, and he gives it a firm shake. Business-like, and he can get to the point, then.]

Happy to offer it. Usually I'm looking for jobs myself, but in this case, I think it's better laid in your hands.

[He orders himself some ale. Something lighter after what Bull had ordered for him that one time.]

Tell me what your general fair usually is for a delivery of this nature, and how you prefer payment. Up front, or half before and half after the job is done?