Second time this month seven spears stopped dead at my throat. Let's blame the stairs for the thicker bandage.

• IsmaFour of those seven were mine to command. Next time they won't stop.
  JeharCaptain, that's the third time you've said it. I'm keeping count.
• SelmaYou can't tie that knot with your right hand. I'll keep the ward's lamp lit.
  JeharCan medicine prices be haggled? I spent it all on saffron lately.