An' there began a lang digression About the lords o' the creation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A long digression began discussing the powerful lords of creation.
- In plain terms
- The conversation drifted to talk about powerful leaders.
- What can you take from it?
- Discussions often wander to topics of power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What topics do you drift to in talk?
- How do you stay on topic?
Another view
Without context, the specific lords remain unclear.
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