The guard returned to his post outside and Odo was left to wait. Time was dragging, and he was becoming increasingly nervous. For all he knew, the guard might decide to just come into the cell and just take his money anyway.

Day was turning to night and the guard still hadn't responded. Odo was beginning to lose hope when the door swung open and the guard quickly ran in.

"Where is the shilling?" he demanded.

"Unlock the door, and it's yours," he tapped the coin ...