He didn't marry you to become king. He became king because he wanted to marry you.

I sometimes believe his lies are the truth, but I have never mistaken his truth for a lie.

You learn something new everyday." "What are you learning?" Sophos asked. "To keep my mouth shut, I hope.

A thief never makes a noise by accident.

No friend had I made there, but I wasn't with this group to make friends, and besides, he sneered too much. I've found that people who sneer are almost always sneering at me.

The room was quiet, the others flicking glances at me. I ignored them. After years in Sounis's palaces being eyed with disgust by my uncle and my own father and courtier after courtier, I assure you I am unrivaled at pretending not to notice other people's glances.

So Sophos thinks you're going to marry me." "While I think you'll marry Sophos." "I might. We'll see what he's like when he grows up.