“I am a master of foolhardy plans.”

“This is the stupidest plan I have ever in my career participated in," Xenophon said."I love stupid plans," said Eugenides.”

“I love stupid plans.”

“The gossip will carry to Attolian spies, who will report to Relius, Attolia's master of spies, and he will carry the news to her.""Her secretary of the archives," murmured the magus."Hmm?" asked the queen."Secretary of the archives, Relius. Master of spies is so-""Accurate?""Overtly direct," said the magus.Eddis laughed.”

“I am very good at groveling.”

“I was listening," the king said, aggrieved. "I closed my eyes to listen better.""What did you hear?""I'm not sure," he said." That's why I was listening so closely. I may have to ask the baron to repeat some parts of his report on his grain tax.""I am sure you can arrange an appointment.""I am sure I can too.”

“I am not sure I trust you.""You can trust me with your life, My King.""But not with my wine, obviously. Give it back.”