Quotation

“ Dvorets v Izmene , ” said Dominika under her breath . Benford looked over at Nate , one eyebrow raised . “ Palace of Treason , ” Nate said . === ‘ We are no longer operating in simple times , when history still wore a rose , when politics had not outgrown the waltz . ’ === “ Only the grave will cure the hunchback , ” === We fought like two scorpions in a brandy glass , === “ What happens to two scorpions in a brandy glass ? ” said Nate . Gable flipped the soggy cigar butt into the fire , and drained his drink . “ They can’t get traction so they get face - to - face , lock pincers , and sting each other over and over . They’re immune to their own venom . It’s a fxcking metaphor for marriage . ”