The George Business: A Dragon and Knight Strike a Deal
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Master baker tier. Every paragraph earns its place on the tray.
Summary
A short story by Roger Zelazny about a dragon named Dart who dreams prophetically of a knight named George. When George arrives, instead of fighting, he proposes a business deal: he wants to hire Dart to fake an abduction of a baron's daughter so George can "rescue" her and win her hand in marriage. George's true motive is not love but inheriting the baron's wealth through marriage. The two stage an elaborate performance, and the plan succeeds as Rosalind falls for the ruse.
Key quotes
· 5 pulled'I want to hire you.'
'My life's savings. All yours-in return for a bit of business.'
'She's the old baron's only offspring, and he's on his last legs. Why else do you think an uncomely wench like that would have six suitors?'
'I call it a desire for security.'
'If it was too great, he would simply flee, he decided. The hell with the hoard; it wouldn't be the first time.'
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