In a duel I could give you no worse than a paper cut. If you insist on making a challenge on the field of arms—” “You can talk to me,” growled Jakob of Thorn, “and my associates. When Her Holiness has a problem the righteous cannot solve … we’re the ones she sends. The ones who stopped Duke Marcian, and Duke Constans, and Duke Sabbas from attending this meeting. Believe me when I say—” “—you’d much rather deal with the monk,” finished Alex.
