Neither One Thing, Nor the Other, Chapter 1
.** **"i don't know much about knuckers, i replied, most other dragons seem to consider them a kind of underclass or something. not that i should talk. i'm surprised she's alone though, they usually run in packs.
Expedition: Diplomacy
"i wish that was so, admiral, but i somehow doubt that any culture whose underclass is so arrogant would have an upper class that is free of the stain." campbell replied with a lightly sympathetic smile. "but it is a worthy attempt that you propose."