I am more inclined to punish Hurtiancz for his crassness,” said Ildefonse. "But now he simulates a swinish stupidity to escape my anger.”"Absolute falsity!” roared Hurtiancz. "I simulate nothing!”Ildefonse shrugged. "For all his deficiencies as polemicist and magician, Hurtiancz at least is candid. (Jack Vance)

I am more inclined to punish Hurtiancz for his crassness,” said Ildefonse. "But now he simulates a swinish stupidity to escape my anger.”"Absolute falsity!” roared Hurtiancz. "I simulate nothing!”Ildefonse shrugged. "For all his deficiencies as polemicist and magician, Hurtiancz at least is candid.

Jack Vance

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