People will think what they want to," he said quietly. Never take too much notice of it. — 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
I will remember this word," he said. "Shenanigans. It is a good word. — 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
You've always said I should have an inquiring mind," she said. "I have. But not an interrupting one. — 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
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
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
“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
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
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
“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
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
“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
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
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
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
“Does it matter?" Halt asked. Horace shrugged. "Not really, I suppose. I just wondered why you'd gone to the kitchen and why you took… — John Flanagan Copy Share
Maybe we should have gone with him," he said, a few minutes after his friend was lost to sight. "Three of us would make… — John Flanagan Copy Share
Best way then is to be waiting for them to bring Halt and the others out of that prison,” he said, almost to himself.… — John Flanagan Copy Share
