The Tower of the Swallow (The Witcher, #6)

by Andrzej Sapkowski

A tale about the lessons she had received, of which all, to the last one, turned out to be false and misleading.

I consider the word ‘theft’ – as used by Milva – to be too blunt.

‘I,’ replied the hunter calmly, ‘am not cut out to be a farmer. I couldn’t till the soil or breed cattle. I’m too sensitive. The sight of dung or worms makes me want to puke.’

‘the impression that time is quickly running out is customarily a warning signal enjoining one to reduce the pace, and proceed slowly and with due prudence.’

The beggar took off his bulky fur hat and solemnly gave off a stench that filled the room.