Rhialto the Marvellous

When the fans clamor for more, you must give in, right?

With Cugel's story over, we meet Rhialto, a suave and intelligent foil to his idiot band of wizards. Lots of old dudes drinking and arguing in this one, which reminds me a bit of Leiber's Ffhard and Gray Mouser tales. Ugh.

Along with his characters, Vance may have imbibed a bit too much while writing this one. Go home, Vance, you're drunk.