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He’d seen too many demagogues calling for riot and chaos; he had no faith in the ability of the masses to govern themselves when they could not even feed themselves.
WHOSE FUCKING FAULT IS THAT, DOM
And how much did the people of Paternoster Row even care, those for whom he’d fought so long, for whom he’d gone hungry, yet who had let him disappear into London destitute. It was a perfect practical example of why the democratic idea was a utopian folly, and Dominic wished to heaven that it had been himself rather than Silas proved wrong.
It's not too late to get new opinions, if they appeal to you more than the old ones you have
This man is guilty of treason—” “You are not listening—”
Fuckin listen to Julius, broseph.
Skelton was gaping. “My lord, do you know who this man is? Do you know his record?” “He is the man who kept my cousin Harry alive when our family did not,” Lord Richard said. “Harry informed me that Mason also wished to make a clean break with his past. As he is a bookseller of some expertise, and I needed my library dealt with, the solution seemed obvious.” “Very philanthropic of you, my lord.” “I don’t believe I require your approval,” Lord Richard said softly. “And I ask you again, Mr. Skelton, on what grounds do you accuse Mason of involvement in yesterday’s events?”
Well done, but you're still on thin fucking ice, RICHARD
“He will not,” Lord Richard said. “I shall instruct Absalom Lockwood.
Hot damn!
Ash said thoughtfully, “I’m not sure I follow all this, but it sounds as though someone needs horsewhipping.”
Oh you special beautiful child
“How much of that was true?” demanded Lord Richard. “What is going on?” added Ash plaintively.
Oh Ash. Never change.
“I won’t lie on oath,” Lord Richard said. “If it comes to trial—” “I don’t mind,” Ash offered cheerfully.
I WOULD READ A WHOLE BOOK ABOUT ASH BEING HAPPY JUST TO BE INCLUDED IN THINGS
