It has been pointed out by many, including the author, that a number of things in Jhereg just don't fit the universe of the rest of the book. Perhaps we can add Vlad's observation of Aliera's walk to that category. > I'll admit I don't have the book in > front of me, but it was pointed out to > me this weekend that, on page 50 of > Jhereg (Ace? Tor edition?) Vlad mentions Mario > in a quote I never took much notice of before. > > Vlad is talking about Aliera, I believe, > and says she had a graceful walk "reminiscent > of Mario" (if anyone has the book handy, an > exact quote would be appreciated). > > Our question was: How the hell would Vlad know > how Mario walks if he's never seen the guy? > > Any guesses? > > Just a thought to get the week moving. <grin> > > :) > Chris > > "Blind man's night is music to the deaf, and > everyone has *two* paths, not one, whence comes > tragedy and comedy, forsooth and damn straight, > son." > - "The Gypsy" - Brust & Lindholm > >