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1 " At 8:23 there seemed every chance of a lasting alliance starting between Florin and Guilder.At 8:24 the two nations were very close to war. "
― William Goldman , The Princess Bride
2 " The Countess was considerably younger than her husband. All of her clothes came from Paris (this was after Paris) and she had superb taste. (This was after taste too, but only just. And since it was such a new thing, and since the Countess was the only lady in all Florin to posses it, is it any wonder she was the leading hostess in the land?) "
3 " He's gaining on us," the Turk said. " That is also inconceivable," the Sicilian said. " Before I stole this boat we're in, I made many inquiries as to what was the fastest ship on all of Florin Channel and everyone agreed it was this one." " You're right," the Turk agreed, staring back. " He isn't gaining on us. He's just getting closer, that's all. "
