A big slab of beef, goat, pig, or horse can make many a warrior’s ills go away. Nothing beats the smell of fat crackling over an open fire, and many bold warriors readily attack roasting meat with abandon. Haunches of meat are often sold on sticks in cities throughout the Empire, but in many places, such fare is suspicious, as beef is expensive and a dog or rat is substituted without too much complaint.[1a]
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