Tashi, look at me.I am.But I can't see you through that veil.Then you'll just have to trust me.Ramil smiled. I wanted to give you the flower just as a boy would give a girl a present--not because you...
Perch on the wall
My mother is a muttonhead.
Tashi, you know I love you, don't you? he said sofly in her ear.She smiled: trust the son of a Horse Follower to woo in the saddle.I thought we were already betrothed.You broke it off, remember. He ki...
Sorry about that, Ramil said awkwardly, gesturing to himself and then into the hall. The messenger made it sound as if I had to come at once.A wise king never hurries without knowing to what he goes,...
Sorry Johnny. Sorry for what For shouting at you. It's just that when I think about the future I keep panicking. It's like falling from the top of the stairs in the dark not knowing where I'll end up...
Send out the whisper, Ramil told Melletin, starting with all Brigardians in the pens. Tell them the Dark Prince who escaped Fergox has come to lead them--But you're in the cage with them, Melletin poi...
There is no mythical creatures just creatures man ran in to hiding.
They strip-searched me! he burst out. Me! Old enough to be their grandfather and they made me stand naked in the road, my things all unpacked in the mud!
We'll stick close together, but make no sign we are acquainted. The girls should go ahead so that they get through first. We'll follow close behind to be there for any trouble.Don't worry, my dears, s...
On hearing the jingle of harness behind them, they turned. Melletin and Yelena were fast catching up, both grinning broadly.How did it go? Ramil called.Would you believe it: he threatened to lock me u...
And as Prince Ramil has insulted you by choosing another wife than the one you proposed for him, you'll want to cast him out too, she suggested slyly. Oh, undoubtedly, murmed Ramil. Do cast me out.
My life flies away like a dream:Why should I stay behind?
Melletin jumped up on a barrel beside Ramil. Brigardians, are you with the Dark Prince?Aye! shouted his countrymen.What about you other men? Ramil asked, looking across the crowd of faces drawn from a...
What do you want to know, my pretty? Gordoc asked, his expression one of puzzlement. Do you want me to scare Merl off--thump him for you? Just tell him your Uncle Gordoc will have words with him if he...
The Fourth Crown Princess of the blue Cresent Islands had sixteen rituals to observe from the moment of waking to when she broke her fast.
Where did you say you were from, girl? Uniloma asked gruffly one morning. The vessel was far out to sea, giving a wide berth to the coastline of western Holt and any bold pirate vessel.From Kai.And yo...
How about, Jane suggested, some dumb question as to what a refinery does? Good idea, fired back Col. What does a refinery do? Connie asked. Anneena and Col groaned.
Call me Ram. It's what my friends all call me.In that case, I'm Tashi. She paused. But that's not what my friends call me back home.What do they call you?The Princess Taoshira, Fourth Crown Princess o...
He looked for his tankard, then remembered he'd thrown it away. Marl! Bring me more beer!The serving man appeared in the doorway, fumbling with his apron.I'm sorry, Your Highness, but His Majesty say...
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