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
As he poured carefully, Arrow's head turned toward the sound. The horse made a low grumbling noise in his throat. "Hold your… — John Flanagan Absurd 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 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 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 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
“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 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
“Horace felt an overwhelming need to sneeze. He tried to smother the sound, but only succeeded in making it louder. Will looked… — 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 Being wise Copy Share Image
“You won't get much with only ten men," Will said, in a reasonable tone of voice. Gundar snorted angrily. "Ten? I've got… — John Flanagan Tone Of Voice Copy Share Image
“Not in the slightest,” Horace said. He was grinning now but he did remember that there was a time when he had… — John Flanagan Closest friends Copy Share Image
“Selethen was names Hawk. Alyss had been given the title of Tsuru, or Crane. . .Evanlynn was Kitsune, the Nihon-Jan word for… — John Flanagan Body weight Copy Share Image
“Already, Cullum felt a stirring of interest. The name Horace and the mention of an oakleaf symbol struck a chord in his… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“Gundar, seeing Halt upright for the first time in two days, stumped up the deck to join them. 'Back on your feet… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“The Rangers were founded over one hundred and fifty years ago, in King Herbert's reign. Do you know anything about him?" Halt… — 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 Business 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
“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
“Will wondered how Horace could be so calm. He was unaware that Horace was asking himself the same question about Will, feeling… — 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
“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
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 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 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 Copy Share Image
Several of them were discussing this in low tones as they waited for Halt to arrive - until they realized that he… — 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
I'll be getting you for this,' Halt had told him as he dabbed the diguisting mixture on the worst of the cuts.… — John Flanagan Comforting Copy Share Image
“Halt glanced down at the approaching Wargals. They were in one line, forging their way up the hill. They were clumsy and… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
Horace, who had been trying to find out the meaning of Kurokuma for some time now, was pleased to hear the translation.… — John Flanagan Battle 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 Business Copy Share Image
He smiled as Will handled the flask gingerly. 'there's a glass bottle inside,but it's padded with straw and protected by the leather… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
“I'm sure we're all nervous," Alyss said. She directed one of her rare smiles at Will. "We'd be stupid not to be."… — John Flanagan Nervous 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
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
You're dropping the bow hand as you release," he called, although Halt certainly wasn't. His mentor looked around, saw him, and replied… — 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
Without thinking, [Will] spoke. 'Halt? Are you awake?' 'No.' The ill humor in the one-word reply was unmistakable. 'Oh. Sorry.' 'Shut up.'… — 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
I'll find you, Will!" Then the wind filled the big, square sail of the wolfship and she heeled away from the shore,… — John Flanagan 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." 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/i/a5c/john-flanagan-904_captains_gundar-isn-t-so-much-a-ship-s-captain-as_295537.png)
![“[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/i/3c1/john-flanagan-904_halt_will-d-barely-been-asleep-a-few-minutes_2070267.jpg)
![“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/i/c11/john-flanagan-904_anchors_it-s-called-a-sea-anchor-evanlyn-explain_1426534.jpg)
![“Without thinking, [Will] spoke. 'Halt? Are you awake?' 'No.' The ill humor in the one-word reply was unmistakable. 'Oh. Sorry.' 'Shut up.' He pondered whether to apologize again and decided this would go against the instruction to shut up, so remained silent.” quote by John Flanagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/71a/john-flanagan-904_apologizing_without-thinking-will-spoke-halt-are-you_2863328.png)
