I think you look on death as your friend,” she murmured. "That is a strange friend for a young man to have.”
"The only faithful friend in this world,” he said. "Death is always sure to be at your side. (Poul Anderson)

I think you look on death as your friend,” she murmured. "That is a strange friend for a young man to have.” "The only faithful friend in this world,” he said. "Death is always sure to be at your side.

Poul Anderson

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