The Tower of Swallows

The Elder Blood that flows in your veins gives you power over time. And over space. Over the dimensions and the spheres. You are now Master of the Worlds, Ciri. You have a mighty Power. Do not let criminals or rogues take it from you and use it to their own ends…

I’ve shown you mercy, but I may change my mind and order you bound to the table legs again. Sit down, both of you. Let’s talk like cultured people.

For you’ve acquired plenty of experience in your long sixteen years of life.’

Blinded by a lust for retribution!

with the utmost satisfaction

Let’s not kid ourselves, Yennefer.

‘If you expected,’ she said finally, ‘to buy yourself time, peace and safety with that declaration, you miscalculated.

‘Perhaps I’ll find a remedy for that.

‘You see, Ciri, one thing still nags at me.

‘Sigrdrifa,’ she said with anger, ‘don’t try your sublime tricks on me.