The Chisera
Put up your pack, Padahoon, and learn not to think so lightly of the gods, lest they visit it upon you!
Padahoon
(Reluctantly putting up the bribe; after a pause, revolving new measures.) Chisera, this is a man's business which comes before you in the Council. Will you hear man-talk from me?
The Chisera
Is it possible the Sparrow Hawk does so much credit to my understanding?
Padahoon
Chisera, we have had peace now at Sagharawite so many summers that scarcely a man of us besides myself has seen battle; also we are a little outnumbered. Have you thought, Chisera, what will come to Sagharawite if we go out under an untried leader?
The Chisera
What will come will be as the gods determine. What reason have you to think they will favor you more than Simwa?