He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value.

Similar to modern fencing blades, historical sword blades are also not made for the repeated edge-to-edge play called upon for performance swordplay. They are intended for an actual duel or battle. They are meant to wound or kill. They are sharp. Conversely a good prop sword is made for the purpose of safe repetition of edge-to-edge- contact through hundreds of hours of rehearsal and performance. To reiterate, prop weapons must never be sharp, never have an edge or point.

There are members who say they made enough to pay off student debt, afford an operation for a family member, and even buy a yacht, all thanks to their fresh delivery of “tendies” – WSB jargon for money (it’s an allusion to tender fried chicken).

Ilys hid the mantle at the bottom of her bridal chest—shrouded in cedar, to be drawn forth and worn fifteen years later—and they all rushed to the foregates to greet her husband.