said iskierka , `` i do not plead , with anyone , '' and temeraire had to do her justice : she received maila very coolly , and only grew more so when he began to sidle around talking of napoleon 's dramatic arrival , and how it must alter their immediate plans-how the flammes-de-gloire had been demonstrating the range of their own fire-breath , that afternoon-how lien was a most unusual beast , and clearly blessed by the gods because of her remarkable coloration- `` you might try your luck with her , '' temeraire said , not even bothering to pretend that he was not listening in , `` perhaps she will have eggs for you ; but i should not expect it , myself . ''