“Is
it true that you barbarians allow your women to have a say with whom they
mate?”
(...) “They have a way with words,” Agog replied.
Gnaeus nodded sagely. “Are you
not concerned with their deceptions?
They are despicable creatures.”
“Despicable? No. Deceptive?
Yes.” Agog rubbed the parallel
rope scars on his forearm. “One tricked
me into killing a particularly dangerous black bear for her.”
“Did you punish her for her indiscretions?” he asked.
“Yes.” Agog letting a grin rise
slowly to his lips. “I married her.”
(from Fires of
Alexandria by Thomas K. Carpenter)
8*/10. The
complete review is here.
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