“You want me to attend your hanging?” His tone must have contained some of the incredulity he felt, for the captain gave him an impatient look. “I’d have sent an engraved invitation, had I time,” he said.” — Diana Gabaldon Copy Share Image
“The captain gave the order to fire. Arcadio barely had time to put out his chest and raise his head, not understanding where the hot liquid that burned his thighs was pouring from.” — Gabriel García Márquez Copy Share Image
