...at the time, King Herbert felt that to remain safe, the kingdom needed an effective intelligence force." "An intelligent force?" said Will.… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
All we could get out of them was that they were taking us to 'Kurokuma'. We didn't know if that was a… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Halt looked up at the trees above him. "Why does this boy ask so many questions?" he asked the trees. Naturally, they… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
But I wasn't happy... when I heard you two had assaulted Castle Macindaw with just thirty men,' [said Halt]. 'Thirty-three,' mumbled Horace...… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
S'mimasen," Alyss said repeatedly as they brushed against passerby. "What does that mean?" Will asked as they reached a stretch of street… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
I wonder," she said. "Does this castle have a moat?" A group of servants were busy emptying the privy buckets into the… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
What about you three, where are you going?" Even before Halt answered, Will knew what he was going to say. But that didn't make… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“There's a tavern by the docks. He's there most evenings." "Then I'll talk to him tonight," Halt said. "You can try. But he's a… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
The sun was trembling on the brink of the world, the shadows at their longest, and they still had several kilometers to go. — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
We're going to see Ragnak," Halt told him. "He's going to have to promise to free every slave who fights for Hallasholm." Will shook… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“We must wait," she said. "They are involved in important buisness." Her tone was serious, almost reverntial. The two of them stopped, some five… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
So I'm an ace?' Will grinned. 'I'm flattered Halt, flattered. I had no idea you regarded me so highly.' Halt gave him a long-suffering… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“They sailed into Raguza and Hal said, as bold as brass, “We’ve come to challenge Zavac and we plan to kick his—” — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Are there bears in these mountains?" he asked. His companion nodded. "Of course. But it's a bit early in the year for them to… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Well I'm not dancing," Will said through gritted teeth. "I don't know how." Oh yes you are," Alyss told him. "Let's hope you're a… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
The battle, if you could call it that, lasted no more than a few seconds. — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Well, we can ride together for a while longer. The highway south is farther along this way. I'll be glad of some cheerful company."… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image