Mede Quotes

“Treachery," said the Mede.
"Diplomacy," said Attolia, "in my own name.”
― Megan Whalen Turner, The Queen of Attolia

“You will make the boy Thief king?" he said. "When you could have had me?"
Attolia allowed a slight smile.
"A fine revenge for the loss of a hand," said the Mede, close to snarling.
"I will have my sovereignty," said Attolia thinly.
"Oh, yes, a fine one-handed figurehead he will make," spat Nahuseresh. Then he remembered Attolia's flattery earlier that morning. "Or do I insult your lover?" he asked.
"Not a lover," said Attolia. "Merely my choice for king.”
― Megan Whalen Turner, The Queen of Attolia