“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… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Halt," said Horace, "I've been thinking..." Halt and Will exchanged an amused glance. "Always a dangerous pastime," they chorused. For many years,… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“The tavern keeper, a wiry man with a sharp-nosed face, round, prominent ears and a receding hairline that combined to give him… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Farmers don't nap," he said. "Knights nap." "That's where we get the expression 'a good knight's sleep,'" Will said, smiling at his… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Butterfly?" Will said. "Why Butterfly?" "I believe it's a term of great respect," Selethen said gravely. He was very obviously not laughing.… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Uphill? There's nothing up the hill," Colly said, trying desperately to work out where this conversation was going. "As a matter of… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“The Rangers were founded over one hundred and fifty years ago, in King Herbert's reign. Do you know anything about him?" Halt… — 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
