[Discuss] Kinda weird question.
Tom
tom at lemuria.org
Wed Aug 2 09:13:08 CEST 2006
Peter Weisberg wrote:
> It's not the king's *fault* that his requests are considered orders.
> They just are. There's no point in blaming anyone for the way things
> are.
Moreover, anyone familiar with courtly intrigue knows that the most
friendly-worded request is often the most important order. When a king
gets friendly, something is going on. The guy who for all purposes
_owns_ the kingdom and everyone in it doesn't say "would you mind,
please" without a reason.
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