Naomi Novik - His Majesty's Dragon (2006)

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I do not think you are in any danger of starving," Maximus said. "The surgeon said only two weeks ago that you are too fat." "The devil!" Berkley said indignantly, sitting up; and Maximus snorted in amusement at having provoked him.

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It seems to me that if you wish to apply laws to us, it were only reasonable to consult us on them, and from what you have read to me about Parliament, I do not think any dragons are invited to go there

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I should rather have you than a heap of gold, even if it were very comfortable to sleep on.

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Enough of that, you damned conspirators, you will have us hanged a great deal sooner than we will.

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Temeraire said, 'It is very nice how many books there are, indeed. And on so many subjects!

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I will tell you what we shall do: if ever you need to rescue Catherine, or you Berkley, Maximus, I will help you, and you will do as much for me. Then we do not need to worry, I do not suppose anyone could stop all three of us, at least not before we can escape

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Trying to out-guess Bonaparte; the thought makes my blood run cold.

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