1)
“Lord Wolf, the King summons you! He…doesn’t sound happy.”
“I’m less than surprised. I wonder what he’s found out.”
“Found out?”
“Which of the many decisions made that will bring him unhappiness.”
“Oh. There’re a lot of them?”#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) February 4, 2019
2)
“Of course. You can’t rule a kingdom without enraging the nobles and the wealthy merchants, deepening the smoldering hatred of the downtrodden workers, and making the king unhappy. If you try to keep the king too happy, …#epic fantasy 3)
…the other two groups get so angry that they find ways to exterminate the king. Then we courtiers inevitably have to start all over educating the replacement as to how the world works and their proper place in it. SO much…#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) February 4, 2019
4)
…extra, unnecessary work.”
“Lord, shouldn’t you hurry? The King ISN’T pleased.”
“I’m giving him time to simmer down a trifle. You saw me pull the bell-chain when you came in?”
“Yes, Lord. Which means?”#epic fantasy 5)
“Which means the two doxies should be in his lap by now, giving him other things to think about. I’m nothing if not subtle.”#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) February 4, 2019