"Oh, well, of course! One can raise one's own prestige and that of one's lord mainly in two ways — through glorious deeds, and by tripping up competitors — for if others sink lower, then relative to them you rise higher, even if you do nothing valiant yourself." The chocolatier indicated the ruler of Revnland with a glance. "Her Heel-ship knows a thing or two about this game."
The Heir of Gildaria takes the mercenary bow into his hands and examines it with youthful awe in his eyes. The phrase "how big and magnificent it is" can be read on his lips, to which the weapon's owner replies, "Óna told us not to be shy about our weapons — you may touch it to your heart's content."