““You are much too kind,” said Holger, overwhelmed.
“Nay.” Alfric waved his hand. “You mortals know not how tedious undying life can become, and how gladly a challenge such as this is greeted. ’Tis I should thank you.””

— Poul Anderson, book Three Hearts and Three Lions

Source: Three Hearts and Three Lions (1961), Chapter 7 (p. 64)

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