Yes, I'm back," he said, "And look who I ran into." Horace grinned at him. "i hope you ran into him hard."… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
I thought I'd stumbled on Sleeping Beauty and her ugly sister,' said another voice, 'waiting for the kiss of true love to… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
You spoil your horse, Halt said. Will glanced at him. You spoil yours. Halt considered the thought, then nodded. That's true. — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
You're a dead man, Arratay," Jerrel said through clenched teeth. Halt smiled. "That's been said before. Yet here I am. — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
You've always said I should have an inquiring mind," she said. "I have. But not an interrupting one. — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
I nearly forgot, Ragnak had a further message for you. He said if we lose this battle and loses his slaves as… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
...at the time, King Herbert felt that to remain safe, the kingdom needed an effective intelligence force." "An intelligent force?" said Will.… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Erak. The one they call the Oberjarl," the Arridi answered him. Impulsively, Axl took a pace forward, raising his ax threateningly. You'll… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Looks like he's lost a guinea and found a farthing," Horace said, then added, unnecessarily, "Will, I mean." Halt turned in his… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Take one more step and I'll put an arrow through you." Will tried to model his voice on the quiet, threatening tone… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
You will be getting a haircut, won't you?" Halt ran his hand through his hair. It was getting a little long, he… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Will looked up angrily, shaking his head in disbelief. Will you shut up? he said tautly. Horace shrugged in apology. 'I'm sorry'… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
It’s a big raised platform at the end of the square, with steps running up to it.” Like a stage?” Evanlyn suggested.… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Gundar seemed to come to a decision. "Well, as my old mam used to say, if it looks like a duck and… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Gorlog's teeth!" Erak exclaimed, stunned at the numbers. "How many are there?" "Ten thousand, maybe twelve," Halt replied briefly. The Skandian let… — 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… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
A minor fief had risen up against their cruel and avaricious lord, with hundreds of people surrounding his Manor house, threatening to… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Easy climb, Kurokuma. You do it easily.' 'Not on your life,' Horace said... 'That's what we have Rangers for. They climb up… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
I thought told you to watch where you put your feet," he said accusingly. Erak shrugged. I did," he replied ruefully. "But… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Get rid of their mast, knock holes in the hull, then get back on board." "You want us to sink her?" Gundar… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Fighting positions, please, ladies...' 'That's debatable,' Halt said in an undertone to Will as they stood watching... 'The 'fighting' part or the… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
What the devil is Chocho?' Will whispered. Horace's grin broadened. 'You are. It's what the men call you,' he said. Then he… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
You should have left him to wander,” Svengal said coldly. Erak looked at him, eyebrows raised. “Would you?” he asked, and Svengal… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
All we could get out of them was that they were taking us to 'Kurokuma'. We didn't know if that was a… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
What is this Chocho business?' Will muttered to himself. But his friends overheard the comment. 'It's a term of great respect,' they… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Halt shook his head. "You warriors don't do much geography in Battleschool, do you?" Horace shrugged. "We're not big on that sort… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
You're not built for riding, either," Horace added. "I'd say more saddle sore than homesick." Svenal sighed ruefully, shifting his buttocks for… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
So I sent Halt to straighten matters out. Thought it might be a good idea to give him something to keep him… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
It's called a sea anchor,' [Evanlyn] explained. 'It'll stop us drifting too far.' Alyss was impressed. 'And you said you were pig-ignorant… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Now for God's sake, will you two start behaving like a princess and a Courier?" Halt told them. "If you don't, I'll… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Ow!" said Horace as the Ranger's fingers probed and poked around the bruise. Did that hurt?" Halt asked, and Horace looked at… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
[Will]'d barely been asleep a few minutes when Halt's voice woke him. 'Will? Are you asleep?'... 'I was,' he said, a little… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
That's a big nose," he croaked and instantly realized he shouldn't have said something so impolite. I must be light headed, e… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Would you trust him with your life, Halt?" Gilan interrupted, and Halt looked up at him. "Yes," he said quietly. Gilan patted… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Which leaves us to the question, what is he up to?" Evanlyn said. Will shrugged. "I suppose we'll find out soon enough,"… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Best way then is to be waiting for them to bring Halt and the others out of that prison,” he said, almost… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
I said, names aren't important," he repeated. There was a silence between them for some seconds, then the Ranger said: "Do you… — 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… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
There are always risks in battle. It's a dangerous business. The trick is to take the right ones.' [said Halt]. 'How do… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
After all, he did say you were the issue of an encounter between your father and a traeling hatcha-hatcha dancer." There was… — 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
![“It's called a sea anchor,' [Evanlyn] explained. 'It'll stop us drifting too far.' Alyss was impressed. 'And you said you were pig-ignorant when it came to boats.' 'I don't remember saying that,' Evanlyn replied with a frown. Alyss shrugged. 'Oh? Well, it must have been me.” quote by John Flanagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c11/john-flanagan-904_anchors_it-s-called-a-sea-anchor-evanlyn-explain_1426534.jpg)
![“[Will]'d barely been asleep a few minutes when Halt's voice woke him. 'Will? Are you asleep?'... 'I was,' he said, a little indignantly. 'I'm not now.' 'Good,' Halt replied, a trifle smugly. 'Serves you right.” quote by John Flanagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3c1/john-flanagan-904_halt_will-d-barely-been-asleep-a-few-minutes_2070267.jpg)
![“There are always risks in battle. It's a dangerous business. The trick is to take the right ones.' [said Halt]. 'How do you know which are the right ones?' Shigeru asked. Halt glanced at his two younger companions. They grinned and answered in chorus, 'You wait and see if you win.” quote by John Flanagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/237/john-flanagan-904_battle_there-are-always-risks-in-battle-it-s-a_1926411.jpg)
