Lord Bastard, god of justice when justice fails, of balance, of all things out of season, of my need. For dy Sanda. For Iselle. For all who love her - Lady Betriz, Royina Ista, the old Provincara. For the mess on my back. For truth against lies. Receive my prayer…

Help me, help me, help me.</i>

The Curse of Chalion, Lois McMaster Bujold