The Witcher - Andrzej Sapkowski/The Books #1: From The Last Wish to The Lady Of The Lake - Page 2

**wickedrum** · 06-09-2020, 10:09 AM

“If I understand correctly,” [Geralt] said, “I’m to fight the duel because, if I refuse, I’ll be hanged. If I fight, I’m to allow my opponent to injure me because if I wound him, I’ll be put to the rack. What charming alternatives. Maybe I should save you the bother? I’ll thump my head against the pine tree and render myself helpless. Will that grant you satisfaction?”
-The Last Wish

**wickedrum** · 07-03-2020, 11:27 AM

'Who are you, Geralt of Rivia, to claim to be an oracle in matters of laws and customs?'
'He knows this law better than anyone else,' Mousesack said in a hoarse voice, 'because it applied to him once. He was taken from his home because he was what his father hadn't expected to find on his return. Because he was destined for other things. And by the power of destiny he became what he is.'
'And what is he?'
'A witcher.'
In the silence that reigned the guardhouse bell struck, announcing midnight in a dull tone. Everyone shuddered and raised their heads.
- excerpt from The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski