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My princess, " began Mara, then found she could not speak the crushing phrases. "His Highness sends his warmest regards, " she finished. She had the satisfaction of seeing Ianni's face come back to life; the great dark eyes lost their look of suffering and turned hopefully toward the king. Mara turned to him too, well-pleased with her merciful little lie. But one look at his startled face froze the blood in her veins. What a fool she was! Of course, he had understood every word she said. "Son of Pharaoh, live forever! " she gasped. "I crave pardon-- I could not believe you meant to wound this princess, however lowly--"" You mean you forgot that I could understand, " retorted Thutmose.Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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Aye, you're neither one thing nor yet quite t'other. Pity, but there 'tis.Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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Blue-Eyed One, never again shall you cover your shoulders. I declare your scars to be medals of gallantry great than any I could bestow, and it is my will that all the Black Land look upon them, and learn the nature of courage.Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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Why, you'll be 'changed, m'dear. We'll just swap you for a human child who'll make a good servant to the Band. Half Humans never work out 'mongst the Folk. No, never do."" But-- I'm half Folk too... What if I never work out 'mongst the humans?"" Aye, you're neither one thing nor yet quite t'other. Pity, but there 'tis.Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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You are both daring and unscrupulous, and you think fast. I have been looking for a person with those particular characteristics. Also I noticed you speak Babylonian.Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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Sheftu, ” she whispered, “it's all over.”“ Nay, little one. It's just beginning. Many things are beginning.Eloise Jarvis McGraw