he had hardly ended the conversation when another bombardment of messengers arrived , asking for decisions : the ninth paladian legion sought permission to winter in bregantiumyes , antonio told him , and thought it an unwelcome reminder of those dark , rainy , quickly-approaching days ; the high priest in sanctum wants to resolve a theological issueno thank you , antonio told him ; the runners of haroon spice are growing more aggressive , and oh , whatever shall we do ? make routine searches of every ship , and imprison any crew members indefinitely , antonio said .