"That is... Kind of them. To try and right the wrong done to you."
A quiet resolve, of course which doesn't bare mentioning, that if she finds the Vor Lord in question that had caused him such suffering she'd cut his tongue out.
But, a later concern.
"I admit, they're a story of hope to many of us. We heard of the General Vorkosigan, and how he fought off the Cetagandans. So much so that the UIC began to spread awful rumours that he walked with a stump leg, and had a hunch shoulder. That Vor Lords all kept their women in stables and gave their horses the beds instead." A shudder.
"We did not believe all of them, but I am glad to hear they are not all true. Perhaps I will consider the marriage alliance after all." Because the thought that even half of it might be true? Would be enough to put off anyone.
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A quiet resolve, of course which doesn't bare mentioning, that if she finds the Vor Lord in question that had caused him such suffering she'd cut his tongue out.
But, a later concern.
"I admit, they're a story of hope to many of us. We heard of the General Vorkosigan, and how he fought off the Cetagandans. So much so that the UIC began to spread awful rumours that he walked with a stump leg, and had a hunch shoulder. That Vor Lords all kept their women in stables and gave their horses the beds instead." A shudder.
"We did not believe all of them, but I am glad to hear they are not all true. Perhaps I will consider the marriage alliance after all." Because the thought that even half of it might be true? Would be enough to put off anyone.