But is it an honest living?” Alec persisted, clinging to his last shred of resolve. “Most of those who employ me are great lords or nobles.””It sounds like a pretty dangerous line of work,” Alec...

A Skalan trader tried to tell me the streets of his cities were paved with gold,” Alec went on. “I didn’t believe him, though. He was the one who tried to buy me from father....

These are Plenimaran marines, and there’s not much most of them aren’t capable of, if you take my meaning.””I don’t think I do,” said Alec, puzzled by Seregil’s tone.”Then try this. They have a saying...

Take what the Lightbearer sends and be thankful.

Whatever role you play, play it to the hilt.

Come on, Seregil, let’s show him how it’s done.””I’m busy,” replied Seregil, working on a tricky bit of fingering.Moving to stand over him, Micum groweled, “Put away that twopenny toy, you tit-sucking coistril, and show...

You always have a choice. Don’t ever imagine you don’t. Whatever you do, it’s a decision and you have to accept responsibility for it. That’s when honor becomes more than empty words.

I hate being told what to do! Especially by myself!

It is better to lack the semblance of honor but possess it than to possess the semblance and lack the honor.

You hardly know me. Why do you want me to come with you?””Who knows? Perhaps you remind me just a bit of—””Someone you used to know?” Alec interjected skeptically.”Someone I used to be.