Sitting at a crowded table with men who did not share a common language with you, listening to them talk and jape whilst understanding none of it, ha… - George R. R. Martin

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Sitting at a crowded table with men who did not share a common language with you, listening to them talk and jape whilst understanding none of it, had quickly grown wearisome. Particularly since he always found himself wondering if the japes and laughter were directed at him.