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But the sad fact was, only the winners got to regret what they did in a fight,
‘This woman is a murderer, an oathbreaker, a fugitive,’ said Golyin. ‘Meh.’ Whirrun shrugged. ‘Who isn’t?’
‘I’d rather fight a brave idiot than a clever coward. Far, far rather.’
Tinder understood well enough without words. He knew when he was being robbed. The Northman had looked sorry about it, but a sorry look was all he’d got in trade. What could you do, though? Tinder was no hero. He’d been to war, and he’d seen no heroes there, either.
It was like old Threetrees always said–a sword’s a shitty thing to give a man. Shitty for him, and shitty for everyone around him.
A good thief goes unseen. A truly great one merely goes unnoticed.
‘It is true I am no high-thinker.’ Her voice showed not the slightest strain. ‘I like simple things well done and have no time to philosophise.
