Jack Vance - Madouc Quotes

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Madouc, this is my advice: pick up yonder clod of dirt, and tender it to that pop-eyed little imp, speaking these words: Zocco, with this token I both imburse and reimburse you, in full fee and total account, now and then, anon and for ever, in this world and all others, and in every other conceivable respect, for each and every service you have performed for me or in my behalf, real or imaginary, to the limits of time, in all directions.

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In measured tones he answered Madouc: Your condition lacks dignity; you bring ridicule upon us all.
Madouc gave a stony shrug. If you do not like what you see, look elsewhere.

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We are supposed to set you a good example, said Devonet. As a start, I will point out that a lady of refinement would not wish to be found so high in a tree.
Then I am a lady of refinement well and truly, said Madouc, since I did not wish to be found.

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Poor Pymfyd! Your world is built of fear and dread! As for me, I have no time for such emotions.
Pymfyd spoke in an even voice. You are a royal princess and I may not call you a witless little fool, even should the thought cross my mind.
Madouc turned him a sad blue-eyed glance. So that, after all, is your concept of me.
I will say only this: persons who fear nothing are soon dead.

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