Ace Fantasy Book, 17th printing, July 1985
Story 1: Sentences of Death by John Brunner
— A secret message, an unexpected encounter, and revenge —
Page 40:
“I begin to sound as though I pity myself, and I know my fate is just. Shall we despise justice?”
Page 49:
“But at all events, it appears to have dawned on you that revenge is never what you hope for.”
Page 50:
“I want to make the most of my moment of satisfaction, even if it can’t be as rich and memorable as I dreamed.”
Marketplace
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