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The maester smiled...Hush now, child, I'm much older than you. I can....die as I please.

George R. R. Martin (2012). “George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons”, p.1418, Bantam
The maester smiled...Hush now, child, I'm much older than you. I can....die as I please.