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“Right! Let's get on with it! All right... you... Will... have trained as apprentice to Ranger Halt of Redmont Fief these last five twelvemonths and blah blah blah and so on and so on. You've shown the necessary level of proficiency in the use of the weapons a Ranger uses- the longbow, the saxe…” quote by John Flanagan
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““Right! Let's get on with it! All right... you... Will... have trained as apprentice to Ranger Halt of Redmont Fief these last five twelvemonths and blah blah blah and so on and so on. You've shown the necessary level of proficiency in the use of the weapons a Ranger uses- the longbow, the saxe knife, the throwing knife." He paused and glanced up Halt. "He has shown the proficiency, hasn't he? Of course he has," he went on, before Halt could answer. "Furthermore, you are a trusted officer in the service of the King and so on and so on and hi diddle diddle dee dee..." He glanced up again. "These forms really do carry on a bit, don't they? But I have to make a pretense of reading them. And so forth and so on and such like." He paused, nodded several times, then continued. "So basically..." He flicked a few more pages, found the one he was after and then continued, "You are in all ways ready to assume the position and authority of a fully operational Ranger in the Kingdom of Araluen. Correct?" He glanced up again, his eyebrows raised. Will realized he was waiting for an answer. "Correct," he said hastily, then in case that wasn't enough, he added, "Yes. I mean... I do... I am. Yes." "Well, good for you.””

John Flanagan

About This Quote

Source Book: The Royal Ranger, 2000, by John Flanagan

A mentor confirms a trainee’s readiness, emphasizing trust and authority before granting a new role.

In simple terms: A mentor validates a trainee’s competence and trust.

Key Takeaway

Accept responsibility when affirmed.

Themes

trust authority training mentorship

Mood

proud formal

Type

advisory motivational

When to use this quote

  • military promotion
  • apprenticeship graduation
  • team leadership
  • formal assessment

Key Concepts

Leadership confidence role transition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance formal validation with personal confidence?
  • What signs indicate true readiness beyond paperwork?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on formalities may mask true competence.

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