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1. What does Richard St. Vier give his landlady when he first sees her in the novel, and why?

When Richard St. Vier first sees his landlady Marie, he gives her his shirt. It is covered in blood from a duel, and he gives it to Marie to wash, since she is a laundress as well as a landlady and prostitute.

2. What is the most common assumption about who hired St. Vier for the fight?

The most common assumption about who hired St. Vier, is that Lord Horn hired St. Vier. Lord Horn likely hired St. Vier to entertain his guests.

3. What is the conflict between Lord Basil Halliday and Lord Karleigh?

The conflict between Lord Basil Halliday and Lord Karleigh revolves around Lord Basil Halliday's position in the Council of Lords. Lord Basil Halliday is serving his third term in the Council of Lords, and it it illegal to serve a fourth, a fact which Lord Karleigh has been publicizing.

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