“What’s wrong? Has Francis been rude? Then you must try to overlook it. I know you wouldn’t think so, but he is thoroughly upset by Tom Erskine’s death; and when Francis is troubled he doesn’t show it, he just goes and makes life wretched for somebody.” ThinkingKnowsTryingShowsUpsetTomsRudeWretched Book:The Disorderly Knights: The Lymond Chronicles Book Three Source: The Disorderly Knights: The Lymond Chronicles Book Three
“Depose him,’ said Will Scott, astonished. ‘The Grand Master’s holy office terminates with his life.’ ‘And can nobody think of an answer to that?’ said Will Scott.” ThinkingSaidAnswersMastersHolyOffice Author:Dorothy Dunnett
“Only common mortals like the Somervilles have good old rotten hates, dear,' said her mother. 'Sir Graham manages to love everybody and wouldn't know what you're talking about. Have a bun.' 'He doesn't love the Turks,' said Philippa. 'He kills them.' 'That isn't hate,' said Kate Somerville. 'That's simply hoeing among one's principles to keep them healthy and neat. I'm sure he would tell you he bears them no personal grudge; and they think they're going to Paradise anyway, so it does everyone good.” ThinkingKnowsLoveDoeSaidAgeMotherHateCommonTalkingPrinciplesBearsHealthyDearManageMortalsParadiseRottenNeatKateGrudgeGood LoveBuns Author:Dorothy Dunnett