Defending the Town and the Lord Guild's Master

Finally, it seems the council learned. This time they approached the guilds - in this case the Stonemasons, Ship Wrights and the Guild of Guards and Guides. In return for overseeing the fortification of the town, the re-building of the navy, and organising the guard system - these three guilds were offered one place on the council between them.

After some haggling they took what was on offer and formed the guilds council to manage their representation .