0. "The duke has stamped out most of the troops who [cdb]invaded Fraldarius."
1. "As things stand, a clash on royal soil—and eventually [cdb]within the capital—is inevitable."
2. "As you are the only blood kin I have, my lord, I pray we might find a way to resolve this conflict [cdb]peacefully."
3. Bah! What rubbish. He sings of conciliation, [cdb]but I know a threat when I read it.
4. Shouldn't you take better care of a letter from your [cdb]dear nephew, my lord?
5. He's not expecting a reply. The creature means to [cdb]slay me.
6. Your fear of Prince Dimitri runs deeper than I thought.
7. You shouldn't have missed your chance four years ago [cdb]in Duscur—or two years ago during the suppression [cdb]of the rebellion.
8. That's twice you failed to kill him.
9. I've learned my lesson: A lion's cub is still a lion, [cdb]and one cannot slay a lion with a clumsy scheme.
10. It's those monstrous eyes, Cornelia. They terrify me.
11. The boy is a vicious animal, yet he attempts to feign [cdb]actual grief that we can't find common ground?
12. The aberrance of it shakes me to my core.
13. Ha! I understand completely.
14. Every night since I killed my brother, I dream a lion [cdb]is ripping out my throat.
15. You'll run yourself ragged if you live your days in fear [cdb]of revenge.
16. You are meant to rule Faerghus—and you have the [cdb]power to make it so.
17. Your royal army is the finest in the realm. And if I [cdb]may be so bold, you also have me.
18. Put your worries to rest, my king. Sleep deeply, [cdb]and without fear.
19. I'm so utterly tired. Tired of being afraid, tired of [cdb]what I've become... All of it.
20. I see. And how much longer until Thales gives [cdb]the word?
21. I know only that something is amiss in the Imperial [cdb]capital.
22. Curse it all! I am not waiting a thousand years for [cdb]that doddering old fool to act.
23. Rally the western lords and their troops, and be [cdb]quick about it. Have them make ready to intercept [cdb]that whelp.
24. As you command, Cleobulus.