How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"Martin doesn't like the Bazhir—and they don't like him—but he is fair," Myles replied. "He's fair if it kills him. The Bazhir know that, so they'll deal with him. No one else could have gotten their respect, even if it is grudging." (7.11)
Lord Martin is a harsh but principled man, and that's what gets the Bazhir to respect him, when otherwise they might resent being ruled by a white dude. It sounds like Lord Martin is equally unkind to everyone, though, so hey whatever works.