" At a growl from Kety, the procession paused in front of the entering Barrayarans. Miles heard Kety’s voice, icy-cold: “Congratulations, Lord Vorpatril. I hope you may be fortunate enough to survive your victory.” “Huh?” said Ivan. Oh, "

― Lois McMaster Bujold , Cetaganda (Vorkosigan Saga, #9)