Behind the table where the five members of the king's small council were seated the Iron Throne crouched like some great black beast its barbs and claws and blades half-shrouded in shadow.
The Council men and women came in and took their places at the Star Table. The official told them my story, which my robot repeated.
理事会的男成员和女成员们进来围着星际会议桌坐下。那个官员跟他们讲了我的事，我的机器人又重复了一遍。
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Under the public finance ordinance the financial secretary will table the relevant appropriation bill to the legislative council before the commencement of the next financial year.