
Went to ask the price of saffron and came back only knowing the price of water. These days rumor costs more than spice on this stair.
I know the price of rumor better than anyone! Half off, just for today.
The price didn't rise. The water shrank.
I keep one lamp lit for whoever can't sleep. The price comes later.

Went to ask the price of saffron and came back only knowing the price of water. These days rumor costs more than spice on this stair.
Leave a lamp burning all night and someone always comes. Three came tonight, and not one of them would say where they'd been hurt.