Sublime

Sudden bursts of inspiration, visitations from spirits in the night—these were the true sources of art to Mary and her friends.

Sibyl—if

Silence would now be criminal: The whole City shall be informed of your incontinence. I will unmask you, Villain, and convince the Church what a Viper She cherishes in her bosom.'

he was no match for the bland and vacuous docility Lyra could command when she wanted to;