"Well, my dear, it may chance that we will meet and compare notes. If you indeed have the stomach for our passion, we may make a beautiful team . . . and, if not, I wonder how well you scream?"Turning to an aide cowering in a corner, "Find out all that you can about this dear Duchess . . . including what lands and military forces she controls . . . perhaps this may be a match made in a very warm place."
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Cat and mouse, eh?
But who will be the mouse? Monte-Cristo is inclined to see (appreciatively) in the Duchess a tigress masquerading as a kitten.
My bet is on the Duchess.
Ten thalers says Stagonia has a new ruler within 30 days after the two of them meet!
I agree, Stagonia will see a series of rulers change hands on the 'crown'.
At least until there is a certain level of bloodletting that reduces the 'royal' household to just one strong hand...
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