“The the uncertainty was dispelled and the melancholy lifted as he saw a familiar stocky figure moving near one of the tents.… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Right! Let's get on with it! All right... you... Will... have trained as apprentice to Ranger Halt of Redmont Fief these last… — 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
“What now?" Lydia asked. "I assume we have a plan B?" He shook his head. "We're way past plan B," he told… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Already, Cullum felt a stirring of interest. The name Horace and the mention of an oakleaf symbol struck a chord in his… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“How do we get there? How did you get here, by the way?' [Will asked]. He heard Halt's deep sigh and knew… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Will saw the first Senshi officer release and instantly knew where the arrow was aimed. 'They've spotted Shigeru!' He was about to… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Gundar, seeing Halt upright for the first time in two days, stumped up the deck to join them. 'Back on your feet… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“If you're a ghost," he said, "we mean you no disrespect. And if you're not a ghost, tell me who you are-or… — 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
“George!' [Horace] said, the relief evident in his voice. 'Are you all right?' 'No! I am not!' George replied with considerable spirit.… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“There was a roar of delight from the forward bench, and then the bearlike figure of Nils Ropehander came lumbering down the… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Will had been taken aback in his confrontation with Arisaka to discover that his name- Chocho- meant "Butterfly"... He was puzzled to… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Any sign of them yet? he asked. Will looked at him. 'Yes', he said. 'A party of fifty Scotti came though just… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Very well," he said now. "Fighting positions, please, ladies..." "That's debatable," Halt said in an undertone to Will as they stood watchingn.… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Sirrah, my companion chooses to engage you in knightly combat!" Halt said. The horseman stiffened, sitting upright in his saddle. Halt noticed… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Shokaku is a crane of some kind.' 'For lifting things?' Will asked. 'For flying. A crane is a large bird,' she corrected… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“But...' Horace looked from one familiar face to another. 'How did you come to..?' Before he could finish the question, Will interupted,… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Hal: "...Then we'll leave in a huff, taking you with us." "I've always wanted to travel in a huff," Ingvar mused. "It… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Halt eyed them balefully. They were all being so obvious about not mentioning his sudden reappearance that it was even worse than… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“You've known him how long?" Malcolm asked. "Since he was a small boy. I firs noticed him when he slipped into Master… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“I circled the site before I came in. If there's anyone within five kilometers, I'll eat my quiver." Halt regarded him, eyebrow… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“You're an apprentice, you're not ready to think yet. -Ranger's Apprentice” — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Mind yourself in that guardroom," Gilan told him. Thorn grinned cheerfully. He never had any stomach butterflies before a fight. "I plan… — 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
