The Still Quotes

“But by swearing fealty ... you gave me everything.”
“I saw you need it.”
My scorn dripped. “This afternoon, by my shame?”
“No, my lord. Tonight, by your fear.” He sighed. “Now, perhaps, you can allow yourself a friend.”
― David Feintuch, The Still

“Is she dead?” “No.” “A pity.”
― David Feintuch, The Still

“No, youngsire, the truth. It’s a whimsy of mine; at table we speak of each other with candor.” “Only at table?” “Isn’t that enough? We spend the rest of the day repairing the damage.”
― David Feintuch, The Still

“Let’s set the place afire.”
― David Feintuch, The Still

“If peasants weren’t so lazy they could afford proper attire.”
― David Feintuch, The Still