“Travis straightened himself into soldierly erectness. The weariness of his countenance melted into chiseled resolve, tightening his chin. “I stay here to defend the Alamo. And, for those who will also choose to stay, I know that, although they may… — Alicia A. Willis Copy Share
“Disappointment or disgust–Silas couldn't tell which–flickered in the girl's eyes. Remembering to give him a demure nod, she straightened her shawl and walked away. Silas watched her go. He couldn't swear on it, but he felt pretty sure the shawl-adjustment… — Alicia A. Willis Copy Share
“What hath befallen the valiant young knight that was always ready to joust and do battle, and that with the greatest courage?” Brandon said in disgust to Strephon, as they stood watching Sir Robert and Lady Narcissa at a distance. “All the man thinks upon is Narcissa–he maketh no secret of it. If this idiocy is what overcometh men who… — Alicia A. Willis Copy Share
“Travis straightened himself into soldierly erectness. The weariness of his countenance melted into chiseled resolve, tightening his chin. “I stay here to defend the Alamo. And, for those who will also choose to stay, I know that, although they may be sacrificed to the vengeance of a Gothic enemy, the victory will cost the enemy so dear that it will… — Alicia A. Willis Copy Share
“Dost thou verily think that the Earl of Birmingham is low enough to plead for his life?' Sir Robert returned angrily, the wrathful blood coloring his handsome face. 'I wouldst scorn in the knowledge that I owed my life and liberty to a scurrilous murderer and knave. Do with me what thou wilt, surly knave, but rest in the knowledge… — Alicia A. Willis Copy Share
“Disappointment or disgust–Silas couldn't tell which–flickered in the girl's eyes. Remembering to give him a demure nod, she straightened her shawl and walked away. Silas watched her go. He couldn't swear on it, but he felt pretty sure the shawl-adjustment was more like the feminine version of a Mexican conquistador's cape-swish.” — Alicia A. Willis Copy Share
“When your will is His, the sphere of His plan is boundless. It can cross the highest mountain, the greatest impossibility.” — Alicia A. Willis Copy Share Image
“There is no greater terror than the fear of death. But, as a Christian, you are learning to die daily. Thus, when the actual… — Alicia A. Willis Copy Share Image
“Sword rang on sword, the metallic sounds echoing throughout the wide market place and filling the crannies of every dark alley. Strength waged against… — Alicia A. Willis Copy Share Image
“Tyler Nichols. Ellen grimaced dryly–the name sounded like a character from a book. And not necessarily a book she trusted the outcome of either.… — Alicia A. Willis Copy Share Image
“A house divided against itself cannot stand. There is no middle road, no 'white' sin. One is either for God or against Him -… — Alicia A. Willis Copy Share Image
