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 Anchors Copy Share Image
“He appeared nondescript enough, that was for sure. His clothes were simple-verging on drab, in fact. His beard and hair were badly… — John Flanagan Suit 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 Eyebrows Copy Share Image
A hundred people is rather a large handful for the four of us to take on," Malcolm pointed out. "Do you have… — John Flanagan Four Copy Share Image
“Hal: "...Then we'll leave in a huff, taking you with us." "I've always wanted to travel in a huff," Ingvar mused. "It… — John Flanagan Brotherband Copy Share Image
“Will wondered how Horace could be so calm. He was unaware that Horace was asking himself the same question about Will, feeling… — John Flanagan Horace Copy Share Image
Evanlyn smiled grimly as she thought how once she might have objected to the cruelty of the bird's death. Now, all she… — John Flanagan Belly Copy Share Image
“Farmers don't nap," he said. "Knights nap." "That's where we get the expression 'a good knight's sleep,'" Will said, smiling at his… — John Flanagan Funny Copy Share Image
And with his arm around the younger man's shoulders still, he led him away from the bow and back to the small… — John Flanagan Admiring Copy Share Image
“Undoubtedly, Baron Arald thought with a deep sense of pride and satisfaction, this would go down as the weddiong of the year.… — John Flanagan Wedding reception 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 Aim Copy Share Image
“Horace’s pulse was racing and adrenaline was surging into his system. But he showed no sign of it. He had somehow realized… — John Flanagan Young man 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 Anxious Copy Share Image
“What Rangers do, or more correctly, what Rangers’ apprentices do, is the housework.” Will had a sinking feeling as the suspicion struck… — John Flanagan Sinking Feeling Copy Share Image
“You're apprentice Rangers,' he said. 'And the important word there is "Rangers".' He tapped the silver oaklead amulet around his neck. 'As… — John Flanagan Ranger Copy Share Image
“Halt," said Horace, "I've been thinking..." Halt and Will exchanged an amused glance. "Always a dangerous pastime," they chorused. For many years,… — John Flanagan Funny Copy Share Image
“Halt nodded at him gratefully. "Exactly. We need to elect a leader - and give him the power to make decisions and… — John Flanagan Leadership 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 Doe Copy Share Image
You surely can't be trying to blame us for Erak's habit of charging ashore waving an axe and grabbing everything that isn't… — John Flanagan Accurate 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."… — John Flanagan Fighting Copy Share Image
Gundar isn't so much a ship's captain as a reformed pirate and a heathen." [Evanlyn] looked apologetically at Gundar. "No offense, Gundar."… — John Flanagan Captains Copy Share Image
Shokaku is a crane of some kind.' 'For lifting things?' Will asked. 'For flying. A crane is a large bird,' she corrected… — John Flanagan Alyss Copy Share Image
Once you best a man, never gloat. Be generous and find something in his actions to praise. He won't enjoy being bested… — John Flanagan Action 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 Important 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 Blood Copy Share Image
“Does your friend ever say anything?' the fat man asked. Aloom set down the piece of bread he had just rolled round… — John Flanagan Asking too many questions 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 Crowds 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 Battle 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 Als 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 Beauty 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… — John Flanagan Accurate 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 Beard Copy Share Image
“Then, marveling at the recuperative powers and endurance of the Ranger horse breed, he tightened the girths on Blaze’s saddle and swung… — John Flanagan Patience 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 Bigs 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 Enough Copy Share Image
“What now?" Lydia asked. "I assume we have a plan B?" He shook his head. "We're way past plan B," he told… — John Flanagan Brotherband Copy Share Image
“You really miss him don't you?" The Ranger nodded. "More than I realized," he said. Alyss urged her horse close beside his… — John Flanagan Gaze Copy Share Image
“One thing' Erak said. 'Tell your men to keep their noses clean while they're in Hallasholm. I don't want any trouble.' Zavac… — John Flanagan Gaze Copy Share Image
“Right! Let's get on with it! All right... you... Will... have trained as apprentice to Ranger Halt of Redmont Fief these last… — John Flanagan Crowley Copy Share Image
“George!' [Horace] said, the relief evident in his voice. 'Are you all right?' 'No! I am not!' George replied with considerable spirit.… — John Flanagan Pain 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)
![“Gundar isn't so much a ship's captain as a reformed pirate and a heathen." [Evanlyn] looked apologetically at Gundar. "No offense, Gundar." The skirl shrugged cheerfully. "None taken, little lady. It's a pretty fair description. Not sure about the reformed part," he added thoughtfully.” quote by John Flanagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a5c/john-flanagan-904_captains_gundar-isn-t-so-much-a-ship-s-captain-as_295537.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)
![“George!' [Horace] said, the relief evident in his voice. 'Are you all right?' 'No! I am not!' George replied with considerable spirit. 'I have a whacking great arrow stuck through my arm and it hurts like the very dickens! How could anybody be all right in those circumstances?'... 'You saved my…” quote by John Flanagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7d1/john-flanagan-904_pain_george-horace-said-the-relief-evident-in_1499663.jpg)