Originally posted by iceage
Of course it might be interesting if the High Ranking Lord was a very law abiding citizen and feels like the peasant still broke the law and deserved death even after saving the lords life.

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Yeah I remember that story, but the lord has to know that killing that peasant will undoubtedly dent his reputation.
Executing someone for saving your life is NOT a great way to say thank you.

People would remember this... a smart lord would not pass up this opportunity to pull a grade A publicity stunt.