"Help me," the duke said. "My physicians can't say what ails me, but I've lost all pleasure in what I used to enjoy."

The witch examined him, and paused over his hand.

"Nice ring. It is new?"

"A recent gift from the king. Why? Is it cursed?"

It was made to dampen cruelty.

"No," said the witch.

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@MicroSFF I don't get it, sorry!!! Anyone could explain to a non English native? 🙂
@eleder @MicroSFF the ring makes it so the duke doesn't enjoy cruelty. So it's a good thing, according to the witch, not a cursed object.
@greenWhale @MicroSFF Aaahhh, ok, thank you very much!!!