I will remember this word," he said. "Shenanigans. It is a good word. — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
If they invent a four legged chicken," Will said, "Horace will think he's gone to Heaven. — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
People will think what they want to," he said quietly. Never take too much notice of it. — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
But if we’re going to kill them all, we might as well make an occasion of it.” Toshak shrugged. “Do as you… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Have you seen them?" he asked. Arrow looked at him disinterestedly. Will frowned. Not talking, eh?" he said. "Maybe you're a little… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
I'll build mine tomorrow," Horace said through a mouthful of food. "This is excellent, Will! When I have grandchildren, I'll name them… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Hunting party," Horace said Both Halt and Will looked at him sarcastically. "You think?" Will said. "Maybe they found the deer and… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Now, if you two will excuse us, we'll get back to the relatively simple buisness of planning a war," he said. -Baron… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Then the two friends leaned back and watched the sun rise clear of the trees. “Best time of day,” said Will. Yes,”… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Who are you, gaijin? What do you know about honor?' 'I'm called Chocho,' Will said... 'Chocho?' Arisaka shouted, goaded beyond control. 'Butterfly?… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
It's not what I expected," he said. "They're far more organized than our intelligence had led us to believe. — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
I'm the new Oberjarl." I knew it," said Halt instantly, and the other three looked at him, totally scandalized. You did?" Erak… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Oh, it's a case of 'they think I'll think that they'll do A, so they'll do B because I wouldn't think they'd… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Crowley shook his head. "I sometimes wonder if it was a good idea having Halt train apprentices. He seems to teach them… — 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
Do you think you could put that boot back on?" he added mildly. "The window can only let in a limited ammount… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Now," said Halt, "all I have to do is work out a way of beating these horse-riding devils." Erak grinned at him.… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
You're right, Halt,' she said, and he nodded acklowledgement of her backing down. 'Nice to hear someone else saying that for a… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Mikeru was still puzzling over Horace's last remark. He frowned. 'Kurokuma, these shenanigans... What are they?' 'Shenanigans are what Rangers do. They… — 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… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
What was that, Kurokuma?' asked one of the escorts riding near him. The others chuckled at the name. 'Nothing important,' Horace said.… — 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
Once again Erak bellowed with laughter. "Your master here went nearly the same shade of green as his cloak," he told Will.… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Halt," said the elegant diplomat, "when you asked me to marry you, did you think we could just sneak off to a… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Bear with me on this, Evanlyn. I know you're anxious about Horace." WIll was a little puzzled by Halt's words. "No more… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Halt! How are you? What have you been doing? Where's Abelard? How's Crowley? What's this all about?" "I'm glad to see you… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
You had this young man with you for... what, six years?" Halt shrugged. "Near enough," he replied. "And did you ever understand… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Will raised both eyebrows. 'Well, you learn a new thing everyday,' he said reflectively. 'In your case, that's no exaggeration,' Halt said,… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Let's face it, she can't have simply disappeared...can she?" Horace shrugged. "That's what I keep telling myself," he said morosley. "But somehow… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
They have terrified my poor wife and threatened my very person!" Halt eyed the man impassivley until the outburst was finished. Worse… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Ah, Signor Halt,' he said uncertainly, 'you are making a joke, yes?' 'He is making a joke, no,' Will said. 'But he… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
The young gentleman is correct," he said. Halt raised an eyebrow. "He may be correct, and he is undoubtedly young. But he's… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Never take your eyes off them,” Horace said to Gilan, in an admonishing tone. “Didn’t MacNeil ever tell you that? — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
I'll be needing a bridesmaid',she said.'A tall one. That way, I'll look more petite and feminine. — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Keep practicing," he told her."Until I get it right?" she said. But he corrected her."No. Until you don't get it wrong. — 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… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Arm there," she said. "Other arm, idiot. Now hand there...okay, ready? We're going to start with your left foot. On three. One.… — 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