The Dragon Tax
HEAR YE, HEAR YE! King decrees Dragons must pay taxes! Dragon residents of Thima are hereby ordered to present to the Kingdom one-third of their hoards and pillages. The renowned dragon slayer and the new Dragon Tax Collector, Sybil Dragonsbane, will be tracking down dragon debtors who fail to promptly bequeath their taxes as due. HEAR YE, HEAR YE! Sybil Dragonsbane suspected of aiding and abetting the escape of a dragon wanted for tax evasion. A reward is offered for the capture of Sybil and her red-haired companion. A short story version of this novel first appeared in the anthology 'A Menagerie of Heroes' as 'The Dragon Tax.'