Quote#Happiness
"This warrior says you must fight him for the leadership," said Bran,…
Quote byRobert E. Howard · 1906–1936
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: "Kings of the Night" (1930).
English (original)
"This warrior says you must fight him for the leadership," said Bran, and Kull, eyes glittering with growing battle-joy, nodded: "I guessed as much. Give us space." "A shield and a helmet!" shouted Bran, but Kull shook his head. "I need none," he growled. "Back and give us room to swing our steel!"
— Robert E. Howard
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