Strange can't help but look downright confused as Childermass straightens up, grabbing him by the shirt. Because what. Why should the idea of making a deal with what was undoubtedly a fairy rattle Childermass so much? He knew of the Raven King! English magicians made deals with fairies all the time.
So, he's obviously confused as he continues to talk. ]
Arabella, [ he says as an explanation. ] The Ringmaster said she couldn't bring her back from- [ and here, his voice hitched slightly, ] from the dead. But Norrell was able to bring Lady Pole back, seemingly with no memory of heaven or hell. I asked the Ringmaster for the knowledge of how he accomplished that. And when my contract is over, I will return home and bring Arabella home myself.
[ Strange can't help but let out a slightly sarcastic chuckle as he looks at Childermass. And now that they're so close to each other, it's all the more apparent that Strange has done much more than make the wish. After all, his unshaven face, his disheveled attire, the glint in his eye that's borderline mad...yeah, he's been attempting things at home as well. ]
We know that Norrell will never tell me how he did it. So why blame me for finding out that information myself?
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Strange can't help but look downright confused as Childermass straightens up, grabbing him by the shirt. Because what. Why should the idea of making a deal with what was undoubtedly a fairy rattle Childermass so much? He knew of the Raven King! English magicians made deals with fairies all the time.
So, he's obviously confused as he continues to talk. ]
Arabella, [ he says as an explanation. ] The Ringmaster said she couldn't bring her back from- [ and here, his voice hitched slightly, ] from the dead. But Norrell was able to bring Lady Pole back, seemingly with no memory of heaven or hell. I asked the Ringmaster for the knowledge of how he accomplished that. And when my contract is over, I will return home and bring Arabella home myself.
[ Strange can't help but let out a slightly sarcastic chuckle as he looks at Childermass. And now that they're so close to each other, it's all the more apparent that Strange has done much more than make the wish. After all, his unshaven face, his disheveled attire, the glint in his eye that's borderline mad...yeah, he's been attempting things at home as well. ]
We know that Norrell will never tell me how he did it. So why blame me for finding out that information myself?