That's a sweet piece, " said Jean, briefly forgetting to be aggravated. "You didn't snatch that off a street."" No, " said Locke, before taking another deep draught of the warm water in the decanter. "I got it from the neck of the governor's mistress."" You can't be serious."" In the governor's manor."" Of all the -" "In the governor's bed."" Damned lunatic! "" With the governor sleeping next to her." The night quiet was broken by the high, distant trill of a whistle, the traditional swarming noise of city watches everywhere. Several other whistles joined in a few moments later." It is possible, " said Locke with a sheepish grin, "that I have been slightly too bold. . Scott Lynch
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The phrase “with the governor sleeping next to her” is used to describe an act of extreme boldness. It is used in the story to show how Locke was not afraid to take risks because he knew that he would not be punished if he made a mistake. Locke wanted to make a stand, and he knew that if he was caught it might cost him his life or liberty. In a matter of speaking, Mr. Locke had been a little too bold.

Source: Red Seas Under Red Skies

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