Pursuit of the Sun 1.2

-- No dog is worth that much, -- the sheriff says as he exits.
Thorstein places 2 gold, 3 silver, and 5 copper coins.
-- Hmm, friend, -- the northerner says to Voldemar. -- Don't raise the stakes any further, and I'll give you an amulet.

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- Well done, - Aurelius said, placing his hands on Amalia's shoulders. - Don't worry about death. It's like going to sleep; you won't even notice when you fall asleep. The only difference is that you won't wake up afterward.

-- How wise you are, sir! -- Amalia exclaimed, either seriously or jokingly. -- But dying is painful. Not everyone likes pain.