I lied.

“Being six feet off the ground does give one a sense of superiority.”

“Please," he whispered. His voice was low but clear. "Don't hurt me anymore."Att…”

“Were you lying?""I never lie," he said piously. "About what?""The sand, the sna…”

“He waved at his attendants. "I dragged them like a ball and chain all the way a…”