Steven Brust is an American author known for his fantasy novels, particularly the 'Vlad Taltos' series.
"I have something to tell you.'How, you have something to tell me?'You have understood me exactly.'Well, I am listening.'Listening? Then, you wish me to tell you?'Yes, that is it. I am listening, and therefore I wish you to tell me.'Shall I tell you now?'No."