“A king is a king, but a bard is the heart and soul of the people; he is their life in song, and the lamp which guides their steps along the paths of destiny. A bard is the essential spirit… — Stephen R. Lawhead Copy Share Image
“King Bard! King Bard!” they shouted; but the Master ground his chattering teeth.“Girion was lord of Dale, not king of Esgaroth,” he said.“In the Lake-town we have always elected masters from among the old and wise, and have not endured… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
