Body work Quote by Frances Hardinge
““She did it on purpose," hissed Treble. "I know she did. But why? Why expose Childersin, and then cause so much chaos that we cannot pursue him properly? I know him. Even now he will be looking to turn all this to his advantage. Men – be alert. He will probably try to have me assassinated any moment n—" Enquirer Treble had a good set of instincts. Two faint, metallic scraping sounds caught her ear, one to her left and one to her right, and before her mind had even registered them as the sound of drawing swords she had already flung herself to the ground. Looking up, she saw that her two bodyguards had managed to impale each other, whilst stabbing at the place she had been a moment before. They crumpled to the ground, one even managing a surprised Face before he expired. "Not again," snarled Treble as she clambered to her feet. "Core of the Earth! Is there anybody working for me who is actually working for me?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Conspiracy by Frances Hardinge, 2022
Treble suspects sabotage and chaos, questioning motives while confronting sudden danger.
In simple terms: She doubts a plot and faces unexpected attack.
Key Takeaway
Stay vigilant and assess threats before reacting.
Themes
suspicion
danger
politics
trust
strategy
Mood
tense
defensive
Type
dramatic
political
When to use this quote
- court intrigue
- personal safety
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
Motive analysis
conflict escalation
self‑preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports her suspicion?
- How can she protect allies without escalating conflict?
A Different Perspective
Assumptions may mislead;actions can cause collateral harm.
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