The Hermit was known to be pretty sniffy about disciples who returned …

Jonathan Stroud
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The Hermit was known to be pretty sniffy about disciples who returned in failure. There was a wall of the institute layered with their skins- an ingenious display that encouraged vigor in his students, as well as nicely keeping out the drafts. ✨ Jonathan Stroud (2005). Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book Three: Ptolemy's Gate, Disney-Hyperion
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