Hybris

“The service began and several of the congregation were seen to gaze longingly at the windows, as if wondering why those apertures were always placed so high in ecclesiastical buildings.”
― Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

“I have known you very much worse for wine. There was the time we dined with Mr Sixsmith and you insisted upon saying good night to all the chickens.”
― Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

“There was one little window that was open to the evening air and shewed the moon, although it was a little surprizing that the moon with her clean white face and fingers should condescend to make an appearance in that dirty little room.”
― Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

“He would have given a great deal at that moment to be able to reach out and comfort her, but all the years of his life lay between them.”
― Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell