Suspense was an excellent tool for keeping powerful people off balance. It gave one bargaining power.

What is a secret? It is much more than knowledge shared with only a few, or perhaps only one another. It is power. It is a bond. It is a sign of deep trust, or the darkest threat possible.... Be very chary of revealing your hoarded secrets. Many lose all power once they have been divulged. Be even more careful of sharing your secrets lest you find yourself a puppet dancing on someone else's strings.

There would always be dishonorable things done to preserve the honor of any power.

Be very chary of telling your hoarded secrets. Many lose all power once they have been divulged.