Hazan shot him an imperious look. “Naturally,” he said. “When I learned of her existence, I uncovered all I could about her.” “And you didn’t think to tell me?” “As you will recall, sire, I was at the time withholding a great deal of information from you.” “For the love of God, Hazan,” he said with a sigh. “Do cease being useless to me.” “I promise to consider it.”

