quai

• Quintilius Rousse had accompanied us to the quai, and whatever it was he said to the captain, hauling him aside and muttering ungently in his ear, I daresay it went a long way toward explaining the careful, courteous treatment I received throughout our journey. —  Jacqueline Carey - Kushiel 02 - Kushiel's Chosen
• As we curved along the vast quai, he simply pointed. —  Jacqueline Carey - Kushiel 02 - Kushiel's Chosen
• Already the Captain was shouting to men on the quai, and the rowers heaving to all on one side, as our ship wallowed in the deep green waters of the canal and sailors tossed ropes ashore, bringing us to port at last. —  Jacqueline Carey - Kushiel 02 - Kushiel's Chosen
• He hurried to the edge of the quai, beckoning to the steersman of one of the large, gilded craft returning presently. —  Jacqueline Carey - Kushiel 02 - Kushiel's Chosen
• “Gracious lady!” His voice rang the considerable length of the quai, his sandaled feet slapping the pavings as he pelted toward us, all dignity forgotten. —  Kushiel’s Avatar

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