this Metzian province

Yes, Aline, true happiness comes of true love, and true love should be independent of external influences.

The goat's foot lever is about the length of my forearm and as wide as the stock. This machine's design is simple. The lever's two tines hook onto the loose string. The string is tightened by pulling the lever towards me.

I double over and hear a karate ninja sound. “Hi Yah!” A sharp chop to my neck brings me down to the floor. What just happened?