Royal Assassin (Farseer Trilogy, #2)

by Robin Hobb

‘Save speeches like that for when one of us is dying.

and succumb to the addicting weakness of those who Skilled too much.

I almost gave up after reading this line, the writing is abysmal! Anyone using the word addicting, even in the correct context (this is not), should be shot.

A moment later a trick of the wind brought his scent to Sidestep.

It's Sidekick not Sidestep. Confused between Sidekick and Softstep maybe?