Will: Have you ever
Will: Have you ever seen what happens to someone with demon pox? First it lies dormant. One begins to turn yellow and green. Then the swelling sets in – Jem: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS DEMON POX. Cassandra Clare
Demon Pox
I was just thinking
I was just thinking of bundling up Cecily and feeding her to the ducks at Hyde Park, said Will, pushing his wet hair back and favoring Jem with a rare smile. I could use your assistance. Unfortunately, you may have to delay your plans for suicide a bit longer. Gabriel Lightwood is downstairs, and I … Read more
Gabriel’s green eyes sought
Gabriel’s green eyes sought Will. “It was demon pox, wasn’t it? You know all about it, don’t you? Aren’t you some sort of expert?” “Well, you needn’t act as if I invented it,” said Will. Cassandra Clare
Demon pox, said Sophie.
Demon pox, said Sophie. Mr. Lightwood’s got it, has had for years, and it’ll kill him in a right couple of months if he doesn’t get the cure. And Mortmain said he can get it for him. The room exploded in a hubbub. Charlotte raced over to Sophie; Henry called after her; Will leaped from … Read more
Their grandchildren had reminded
Their grandchildren had reminded Will of the song about demon pox he had taught them- when they were much too young, Tessa had always thought- and that they had all memorized. They sang it all together and out of tune, scandalizing Sophie. Cassandra Clare
Forsooth, I no longer
Forsooth, I no longer toil in vain, To prove that demon pox warps the brain. So though ‘ti pity, it’s not in vain That the pox-ridden worm was slain: For to believe in me, you all must deign. Cassandra Clare
Will! Charlotte threw up
Will! Charlotte threw up her hands. Why didn’t you say so? You know, the books on demon pox are in the library, Will said with an injured tone. I wasn’t preventing anyone from reading them Cassandra Clare
And maybe it would
And maybe it would have bitten you in half, said Will. What you are describing, the transformation into a demon, is the last stage of the pox. Will! Charlotte threw up her hands. Why didn’t you say so? You know, the books on demon pox are in the library, Will said with an injured tone. … Read more
Demon pox,’ said Will
Demon pox,’ said Will with the satisfaction of the truly vindicated. Cassandra Clare
Astriola. That IS demon
Astriola. That IS demon pox. You had evidence that demon pox existed and you didnt mention it to me! Et tu, Brute!’ He rolled up the paper and hit Jem over the head with it. Cassandra Clare