Naomi Novik Quotes
Rankin Put Down His Glass And Stared At Him Coldly. "I Beg Your Pardon?" He Said. "I Gather This Is Some More Of Your Officious - "
Laurence Paid No Attention, But Seized The Back Of His Chair And Heaved. Rankin Fell Forward, Scrabbling To Catch Himself On The Floor. Laurence Took Him By The Scruff Of His Coat And Dragged Him Up To His Feet, Ignoring His Gasp Of Pain.
"Laurence, What In God's Name - " Lenton Said In Astonishment, Rising To His Feet.
"Levitas Is Dying; Captain Rankin Wishes To Make His Farewells," Laurence Said, Looking Lenton Squarely In The Eye And Holding Rankin Up By The Collar And The Arm. "He Begs To Be Excused."
The Other Captains Stared, Half Out Of Their Chairs. Lenton Looked At Rankin, Then Very Deliberately Sat Back Down. "Very Good," He Said, And Reached For The Bottle; The Other Captains Slowly Sank Back Down As Well.
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