The Lord Marshall's face hardens. He does not like being talked to like this. "I am aware. But I cannot give what is not available right now. I ask for a favor in the meantime. Of course, you will be compensated for your trouble." It is not a request.

He tosses a sack of coins on the table before you.

The pact allows for no compulsion of contract with a Free Company, only The Raven Spire can do that. However, if the Lord Marshall of Cistercia chooses to stand against you it will cause serious problems for your goals here. Not seeing a way out of this without endangering your purpose, you assent.