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Date Posted: 04:01:06 12/22/07 Sat
Author: kgp
Subject: QOTD for Saturday, December 22, 2007

The following quote is taken from Lord John and the Hand of Devils, Lord John and the Haunted Soldier by Diana Gabaldon, Part I, Inquisition. Copyright � 2007

"Not that this is entirely a bad thing," he added, shoveling a judicious quantity of quince preserve over his lamb. "It's what's keeping them from trying harder than they are to have you drawn and quartered. You might have blown up one cannon, but you can't have done nine."

"I did not blow it up!"

Harry blinked, surprised, and Grey felt his cheeks flush. He looked down onto his plate and saw the fork in his hand was shaking, ever so slightly. He laid it carefully down, and taking his wineglass in both hands, drank deep.

"I know that," Quarry said, quietly."

Harry is another interesting side character I'd like to know more about. His 'off-stage' comings and goings would make another excellent set of stories.

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Harry's a very observant man, particularly for someone who Lord John describes (in PM, I believe?) as not a great thinker. My favorite line in this scene is the one where he says "And the devil with your hands. Mine would shake, too, in your position." (p. 200) When I read it the first time, I stopped in confusion. Were they talking about John's hands? No. Harry noticed anyway. (NT) -- Karen, 05:06:30 12/22/07 Sat
- I think the observation was that Harry didn't like to think, John kept quiet out of respect for the effort, concentrating on blowing smoke rings instead, wasn't it? (NT) -- kgp, 05:58:46 12/22/07 Sat
  - Right, that was the quote I was trying to think of. Thanks. (NT) -- Karen, 07:07:17 12/22/07 Sat

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