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
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
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
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'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Maybe we should have gone with him," he said, a few minutes after his friend was lost to sight. "Three of us… — 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
S'mimasen," Alyss said repeatedly as they brushed against passerby. "What does that mean?" Will asked as they reached a stretch of street… — 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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