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John rolled his eyes. “Sir, you aren’t going to bore us with thoughts by another dead man, are you?” “Plato was one of the most interesting men that ever lived,” Jacob replied. Edward wagged his head. “And he said he would rather not have a monument than have people ask why he had one.” Jacob frowned. “‘I would much rather have men ask why I have no statue than why I have one,’ was by Cato the Elder, the great Roman orator.” “How about this one?” John said. “Live for today and forget what old people say.” Jacob furrowed his brow. “I’m not familiar with that one. Who said that?” John pulled himself up tall, trying his best to act regally. “The Great John Hashner.” John and Edward both laughed. Jacob smiled as he spoke. “Great, John. We’ll have it engraved on your tombstone.” John grinned. “Well, if you won’t join us, we’ll be leaving you.” They saluted, and Jacob returned their salute. They went on their way, leaving him alone. He was checking his sword when Lord High Chamberlain came up quietly behind him. He stood there silently, then finally cleared his throat and spoke. “Captain?” Jacob turned quickly and bowed, surprised that he hadn’t heard Lord High Chamberlain’s approach. “Yes, 6