What kind of knife is this?โ Locke held a rounded buttering utensil up for Chainsโ inspection. โItโs all wrong. You couldnโt kill anyone with this.
Scott LynchIf reassurances could dull pain, nobody would ever go to the trouble of pressing grapes.
Scott LynchI think piracy is a bit like drinking. You want to stay out all night doing it, you pay the price the next day.
Scott LynchPapa's in a bad way, Locke. I wanted to see you before you saw him - he has some...things he wishes to discuss with you. I want you to know that whatever he asks, I don't want you...for my sake...well, please, just agree. Please him, do you understand?" "No garrista who loves life has ever tried to do otherwise. You think I'm inclined to walk in on a day like today and deliberately twist his breeches? If your father says 'bark like a dog' I say 'What breed, Your Honour?
Scott Lynch