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And what did it mean, to be a prince, if he did not strive to protect those weaker than himself?
Laurent was a nest of scorpions in the body of one person. Torveld looked at him and saw a buttercup.
Laurent could inspire homicidal tendencies simply by breathing.
“I would never ask you to do anything you found distasteful,” said Laurent. “Looking at you is distasteful,” said Nicaise.

