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Three Hearts and Three Lions

Three Hearts and Three Lions
Poul Anderson

Three Hearts and Three Lions is a 1961 fantasy novel by American writer Poul Anderson, expanded from a 1953 novella by Anderson which appeared in Fantasy & Science Fiction.

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“But your sign says you can conjure up ever-filled purses,” Holger began.
“Advertising,” Martinus admitted. “Corroborative detail intended to lend artistic verisimilitude.”

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Source: Three Hearts and Three Lions (1961), Chapter 17 (p. 162)

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“Holger wished he had read the old tales more closely; he had only a dim childhood recollection of them.”

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Source: Three Hearts and Three Lions (1961), Chapter 10 (p. 88)

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““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.””

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

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“As evil waxes, the very men who stand for good will in their fear use ever worse means o’ fighting, and thereby give evil a free beachhead.”

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Source: Three Hearts and Three Lions (1961), Chapter 12 (p. 102)

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“They were not plagued that night, which Hugi said was without doubt because something worse was being prepared. Holger was inclined to share the dwarf’s pessimism.”

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Source: Three Hearts and Three Lions (1961), Chapter 12 (p. 101)

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“It was lonely, not even knowing yourself.”

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Source: Three Hearts and Three Lions (1961), Chapter 4 (p. 41)

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“You cannot imagine how wearisome existence grows, alone and immortal.”

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Source: Three Hearts and Three Lions (1961), Chapter 19 (p. 177)

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