David Eddings Quote

I can't abide snakes.I don't even think of her as a snake.Ce'Nedra, he said patiently, she's long and skinny, she wriggles, she doesn't have any arms or legs, and she's poisonous. By definition, she's a snake. ...I'm bitterly disappointed in you, Prince Kheldar. She's a sweet, loving, brave little creature, and you're insulting her. He looked at her for a moment, then rose to his feet and bowed floridly to the earthenware bottle. I'm dreadfully sorry, dear Zith, he apologized. I can't think what came over me. Can you possible find it in your cold little green heart to forgive me?Zith hissed at him, a hiss ending in a curious grunt.She says to leave her alone, Sadi told him.Can you really understand what she's saying?In a general sort of way, yes. Snakes have a very limited vocabulary, so it's not all that difficult to pick up a few phrases here and there. The eunuch frowned. She's been swearing a great deal lately, though, and that's not like her. She's usually a very ladylike little snake.I can't believe I'm actually involved in this conversation, Silk said, shaking his head and going off down the hall toward the back of the house.