All of my own impulses to balance and move seemed to conflict with those of the guards, and I was jerked and jostled down the portico, just as graceful as a sick cat.
Megan Whalen TurnerThe Magus must had eyes like a thief because he told Pol to stop and dismount to walk alongside me, one hand resting just above my knee ready to shake me if I fell asleep. He shook hard and resorted to pinching periodically.
Megan Whalen TurnerWhat he brought out was a wooden gag they put in someone's mouth before doing something drastic, like cutting off a leg.
Megan Whalen TurnerStaring at the wall opposite him he presented the queen with a view of his ear and awaited her orders.
Megan Whalen TurnerThat prison," I said with heartfelt sincerity, "Was absolutely the most awful thing that has happened to me in my entire life." I could tell by the way he looked at me that he thought my life had been filled with one awful thing after another.
Megan Whalen TurnerYou learn something new everyday."
"What are you learning?" Sophos asked.
"To keep my mouth shut, I hope.
Dying would have been so much easier.
Megan Whalen TurnerI didn't really care much about anything, so I guess I felt fine.
Megan Whalen TurnerI am very good at groveling.
Megan Whalen TurnerTell me a story then...keep me occupied."
"A story?...What makes you think I can tell a story?"
"Insight," said the king, "Go on.
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