The Unintended Curse Ch18.2
I didn't quite know what he was getting at but maybe he was trying to swindle me into a promise that would no doubt be bad for me or that of my host.
07. Lulling the Demon
"you swindle villages of their money in the hopes that your work is never discovered." amused by the man's outburst, finn pulled a slender flute from his belt. "i will prove to you a testament to my abilities."
Zion - Light of the New Moon, Reader Contribution, Pt 2
When combined with presence this sub-trait is a gamble since any success often results in a dramatic bonus in any deal while failure will most often cause a dramatically unpleasant conclusion-- nobody likes to be lied to, swindled, or taken for
Power of the Throne
However, unlike the foolish emperor who was swindled out of his coin for the finest invisible fabrics, king jon didn't commission this outfit from conmen. instead, he chose to present himself with only that he was given at birth.
The Gray Ranger: Unforgiven, Chapter Twenty Five
Instead, he had tried to keep her from swindling him by swindling her first, and that had landed all three of them here. and even then, adlis had trusted kulgan to keep her safe. and he'd thrown her off a cliff.
A Midwinter Promise
I said flatly expecting him to leave if he couldn't swindle a traveler with cheated games. “no, no not for coin, just fun." he said and produced a pack of cards and some dice.
Alien Relations
"that this wasn't just to swindle the unsc? no. that, and sangheili actually have strong senses of smell, and well, you were very... 'interested' when we came into the restaurant." "you uh... you sniffed me?" "didn't you sniff me?"
Evil Rises- Chapter Twelve
"i'm not good at this kind of stuff and while a 50-50 deal would be acceptable they'd swindle me into taking most of it.
Tempted by the West
He pushed for the best rate and didn't allow the teller to swindle her; that was his job. it was easy enough to pocket some of the exchange without her knowing while still leaving plenty for her flights of fancy.
Chapter 57: Run Al Run
But sometimes he also found some swindles among the people. that is another point he hates human. after everything is resupply, al starts wandering around the city and fields to avoid their detection at least.
Desert Flower
Chanae relieved herself of her goods, and with a plate of food retired to her wagon; song and dance would follow, spirits would flow, and people would celebrate being swindled.
Afraid For All
The few good things got lost in all the white noise of celebrity scandals, political corruption and wall street swindling as our great country spiraled slowly towards anarchy, or so it seemed via the news.