however , tall and handsome he was , he was not happy . `` what does the jumping sword do ? '' if i increase the flow of power it will destroy you . `` maybe you 're rushing things , '' he said . he tried to speak , lips barely moving . the images really crystallized for the security council the republic 's concerns . dalton did n't recall much from that night-not because he 'd drank to excess . `` say i did know a god who might help you . '' 