- [<] Status Log - created:: 2021-10-24 - status-updated:: 2022-03-30 #storystem/fic “You can’t execute the boy for spying,” the old abbot said patiently. The general squeezed his sword. “Why not?” “It’s not eavesdropping if your wife shouts ‘Then burn the fucking ships!’ loud enough for the whole city to hear.” “Leave my wife out of this!" "Too late now, sir." ## Analysis - [[2021.10.20a Did conquerors ever burn their ships]]