In measured tones he answered Madouc: "Your condition lacks dignity; you bring ridicule upon us all.” Madouc gave a stony shrug. "If you do not like what you see, look elsewhere.”. (Jack Vance)

In measured tones he answered Madouc: "Your condition lacks dignity; you bring ridicule upon us all.” Madouc gave a stony shrug. "If you do not like what you see, look elsewhere.”.

Jack Vance

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