“There were no stars, or if they were they shone like volcanic glass.”

“He was dirty, his hair unkempt, his clothes stained with blood. Heroes in stories somehow managed to rescue maidens while looking like court dandies. Next time he went adventuring he'd remember to bring a comb.”

“Billions of hard, bright stars shone with relentless glitter across the tropic night sky.”

“Despise me not!And be not queasyTo praise somewhat:Verse is not easy.”

“Even the darkest of villans-can have a hero's heart.”

“We risk life and limb and my princely good looks for a spoonful of sweet sock?”

“The finder of his theme will be at no loss for words.”