“He’s not an entirely irredeemable character,” the magus said, defending his king. “I’m sure not,” Eugenides said agreeably, “but he’s caused a lot of bloodshed wanting a woman he can’t have.” “Not a new thing in the history of the world,” the magus said. “No,” Eugenides responded thoughtfully, “and maybe I should be more sympathetic, but I think I will just go back to bed.”
