Apart from Matthew and the clothes on our backs, my weaver’s cords were the only objects we were taking back with us.
Ольга Словягінаhas quoted2 months ago
Once an invitation to share intimacies with me would have been sufficient inducement, and you would not have attached further conditions to my proposal
Ольга Словягінаhas quoted2 months ago
“The emperor still treasures my sister,” Strada said frostily. “For that reason alone, her whims should be indulged.”
Ольга Словягінаhas quoted2 months ago
“I’ve tried everything. I’ve reasoned, cajoled, pleaded—hell, I even bribed them.” Master Prior’s buns had only ratcheted up Jack’s energy level.
Ольга Словягінаhas quoted2 months ago
For once I didn’t cringe at being called another witch’s sister.
Ольга Словягінаhas quoted2 months ago
His courteous tone bore no resemblance to his high-handed treatment of Widow Beaton.
Ольга Словягінаhas quoted2 months ago
Yea, when all me so misdeemed, I to most a monster seemed, Yet in thee my hope was strong.
Ольга Словягінаhas quoted2 months ago
Would he be skilled with his hands like Matthew or all thumbs like me?