Sir Tristano spoke: "Stop! You are taking the great green pearl!” "Naturally!” said the voice from a point close behind. "That is the whole point of robbery: to acquire the victim's valuables! (Jack Vance)

Sir Tristano spoke: "Stop! You are taking the great green pearl!” "Naturally!” said the voice from a point close behind. "That is the whole point of robbery: to acquire the victim's valuables!

Jack Vance

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