Pursuit of the Sun 1.2

- Excessive caution is also a kind of poison, corrupting the mind and weakening the spirit! I am inclined to believe that risk is better than inaction - and this is the basis... - she almost said "progress", but stopped herself. - ...of almost all the great deeds known to mankind.

-- Couldn't have said it better myself. You should write down all the wise sayings of the expedition members, starting with this one.
-- Well, there's no reason to be surprised that with such an approach to life, you are in such a good relationship, and both of you intend to participate in the riskiest undertaking since the time of the Empire. With that, I shall take my leave - the cold and boredom are increasingly asserting their power in this lodge.

-- It seems I have not lived up to your expectations, my lady," Gautier watches intently as the falling snow covers the crimson drops of blood on the arena. "Well, every defeat, except the last and irreversible one, is just an obstacle on the way to the top. How boring the world would be if it didn't sometimes strike a blow from the unexpected.

Added 2 minutes ago

Is the trap one-time use? And what is the pikeman doing? It's his turn, right?
Will there be cards after the crossbowman and pikeman?

One-time use.
The pikeman attacks Rigobert: miss

There are no more cards yet, nothing is visible. Two squares up from the crossbow, the corridor ends.

Added 54 seconds ago

- I won't have enough money for the "everyday" expenses... And who is this Dolfo, and what is he famous for?

-- Who knows. Some minor aristocrat or bureaucrat, judging by the surname.