"The Orlanthi do not possess zero..."
Chieftan: "How many died in the last attack?"
Warrior: "Less than one."
He went on:
"...and their pictographic cut stick number system makes even simple
multiplication and division a mind-boggling task"
Irripi Ontor collector: "Oi, Grey Beard Priest. We've come to pick up the knowledge tribute for the Empire. One third of your books are due to be paid."
Lhankor Mhy High Priest: "Run this third thing by me again...?"
Ash
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