He was a second too late. Ducking, the felt-capped man…
““He was a second too late. Ducking, the felt-capped man, muscles hard, dragged himself out of that grasp and, flinging off to one side, got his balance, glanced once at Jerott, and then darted off into the darkness. After the first step, breathing hard, Jerott stayed where he was, swearing. But he could hardly leave Lymond. He looked up. ‘Bravo,’ said Francis Crawford, sitting crosslegged on top of the wall, his hood shaken free on his shoulders. ‘You’re a credit to the bloody Order, aren’t you? You know you’ve got a knife in your hand?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A character narrowly escapes danger, yet his companion remains paralyzed by fear and doubt, highlighting the contrast between decisive action and lingering hesitation.
In simple terms: One acts, the other hesitates.
Key Takeaway
Act decisively, don’t let fear freeze you.
Themes
courage
fear
action
hesitation
Mood
tense
reflective
Type
narrative
dramatic
When to use this quote
- combat
- personal crisis
- leadership decisionsteam dynamics
Key Concepts
survival
heroism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What holds you back when opportunity appears?
- How can you turn fear into decisive action?
A Different Perspective
Even after a narrow escape, fear can still dominate.