"This is no way to settle scores. What do you hope to accomplish? To instill fear? They were bound to fear us

"This is no way to settle scores. What do you hope to accomplish? To instill fear? They were bound to fear us in any case. But after this savagery they'll never deal with us again! And how am I supposed to erase these ugly stains from my reputation? I understand – you enjoy being a tyrant. But I've got better plans for my future."