"I only wished to make test of him," said Kliomenes, "to determine whether or not he knew the sword".
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"And what is your opinion?" asked Policrates.
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"His skills seem adequate," said Kliomenes.
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"I thought so, too," said Policrates, smiling.
There is no wall so strong that it will not one day crumble.
Kliomenes returned to his place, and I, replacing the table to its original position, returned, too, to my place.
"Kliomenes," observed Policrates, "you seem weary".
"I only wished to make test of him," said Kliomenes, "to determine whether or not he knew the sword".
"And what is your opinion?" asked Policrates.
"His skills seem adequate," said Kliomenes.
"I thought so, too," said Policrates, smiling.
- (Rogue of Gor, Chapter 23)