"This whole book was a terrible mistake. Sure, bards tell people stories — but what kinds of stories? Sweet ta

"This whole book was a terrible mistake. Sure, bards tell people stories — but what kinds of stories? Sweet tales to lull their conscience and promise that things will be all right, despite the facts? If that's a bard's calling, then I'd have been better off in my hometown growing turnips! At least some good would come of it!"