495c - I Require You to Speak Up

"I have heard some sermons that preach that we
Arkans deserved not only to lose the war, but deserved the sack.  Carry that idea to its logical conclusion,
then the Mahid deserved death most of all." 
The sensation of grim and despairing acceptance flooded the room.  Joras's face reflected the most mulish denial.



"Joras," Amitzas said mildly.  "You do not agree with this assessment?"