Laurus

But I would (the merchant Vladislav blew his nose) gather up all the good people I’ve met and never let them go. (Location 3538)

I think then they would quickly become mean, smiled Ambrogio. (Location 3539)

I am sorry, my love, that I managed to do so little, but I firmly believe that if the All-Merciful takes me now, He will accomplish everything we did not accomplish. Without that belief, there would be no point in existing, either for me or for you. (Location 3948)