“You look as if you’ve dark thoughts in mind, my friend,” said Cosca. “Don’t seem the time for jokes.” The mercenary chuckled. “My old mentor Sazine once told me you should laugh every moment you live, for you’ll find it decidedly difficult afterwards.” “That so? And what became of him?” “Died of a rotten shoulder.” “Poor punchline.” “Well, if life’s a joke,” said Cosca, “it’s a black one.” “Best not to laugh, then, in case the joke’s on you.” “Or trim your sense of humour to match.” “You’d need a twisted sense of humour to make laughs o’ this.” Cosca scratched at his neck as he looked towards
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