People will think what they want to," he said quietly. Never take too much notice of it. — 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
He waited while Gilan and Will moved the cloaks experimentally, eyeing each other and studying the unusual colors, seeing how they would… — 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
I will remember this word," he said. "Shenanigans. It is a good word. — 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
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
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
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
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
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
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