I'm an archaeologist,' said Hildy. 'I dig up the past.' The King raised an eyebrow. 'You mean you refresh old quarrels and keep alive old grievances? Surely not. (Tom Holt)

I'm an archaeologist,' said Hildy. 'I dig up the past.' The King raised an eyebrow. 'You mean you refresh old quarrels and keep alive old grievances? Surely not.

Tom Holt

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