I have heard the rumours,” said the captain, directing his attention to the food on his plate. "Ah, but rumours,” said Lebret easily, "may not be trusted. Appearances, you see, can trump reality. (Adam Roberts)

I have heard the rumours,” said the captain, directing his attention to the food on his plate. "Ah, but rumours,” said Lebret easily, "may not be trusted. Appearances, you see, can trump reality.

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