“I think they are both wrong,” Zivana answered. “A man is born to rule and command. If we did not have an Emperor who is weak enough to be imprisoned by his aunt, we would not be in the position that we are at the moment.”
“Perhaps you are right,” he said, “but many men are so weak because the wrong sort of women have had the wrong influence on them.”
“A man who is a man should be strong, not only physically but also mentally. A woman should inspire but never order him about.”
Stanton Ware laughed and, when Zivana turned to look at him in surprise, he explained,
“I was just wondering which part of your blood put such words into your mouth.”
“Can I not think for myself?”
“No,” he answered, “you are blown about by three winds, a Chinese wind that thinks you should be submissive and bow
