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"I can't buy Sadeas' duel with Rock's master as being cowardly. It seems to me that Sadeas looks down on anyone not Highprince, and probably anyone not Alethi. Cowardly wouldn't have come into his decision. Condescension and greed in quantities yes, but cowardice? \n  \nAnd how do you reconcile this 'cowardice' with his desire for battle, including almost getting smashed to death by a dozen Parshendi - and then thinking it was the most wonderful of days? (that does bring up the definition of cowardice, but that's a more complex discussion) \n  \nPersonally I don't think Sadeas has dueled anyone else for shards because of his condescension for everyone else...he is way to proud to duel - even the son of Alethkar's most powerful High Prince. \n.................... \n  \nAnd I find it an interesting perspective that what Adolin is doing is sleazy. Bullying, I would buy...and in adulthood, sometimes there's a time to be a 'bully', despite the 'bullying is always bad' extreme that well meaning people make of it. This is particularly notable in the military, where obedience is expected - as co-ordination saves lives, and disobedience is punished - as disco-ordinated operations costs lives. Take that further - when you have a need to work as one, and a section is rebellious - disarmament is a legitimate route to take...as other routes will again, cost lives. When you are a King - and you are faced with rebelliousness...disarmament is again a legitimate course. \n"
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