Poul Anderson - Three Hearts and Three Lions (1961)

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But your sign says you can conjure up ever-filled purses, Holger began.
Advertising, Martinus admitted. Corroborative detail intended to lend artistic verisimilitude.

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As evil waxes, the very men who stand for good will in their fear use ever worse means o' fighting, and thereby give evil a free beachhead.

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They were not plagued that night, which Hugi said was without doubt because something worse was being prepared. Holger was inclined to share the dwarf's pessimism.

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You cannot imagine how wearisome existence grows, alone and immortal.

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Holger wished he had read the old tales more closely; he had only a dim childhood recollection of them.

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You are much too kind, said Holger, overwhelmed.
Nay. Alfric waved his hand. You mortals know not how tedious undying life can become, and how gladly a challenge such as this is greeted. 'Tis I should thank you.

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