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" Where was his knife, upon which he relied? He had cut cheese for their noonday meal, and had packed the knife away with the cheese.
Aillas said: 'Sir, before we continue with this matter, may I offer you a bite of cheese?'
'I care for no cheese, though it is an amusing concept.'
'In that case, allow me a moment while I cut a morsel or two for myself, as I hunger.'
'I have no time to spare while you eat cheese; prepare instead for death. "

Jack Vance , The Green Pearl (Lyonesse #2)


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Jack Vance quote : Where was his knife, upon which he relied? He had cut cheese for their noonday meal, and had packed the knife away with the cheese.<br />Aillas said: 'Sir, before we continue with this matter, may I offer you a bite of cheese?'<br />'I care for no cheese, though it is an amusing concept.'<br />'In that case, allow me a moment while I cut a morsel or two for myself, as I hunger.'<br />'I have no time to spare while you eat cheese; prepare instead for death.