Arthurian Quote by Stephen R. Lawhead

“Arthur was simply there in their midst, the sword in his hand.”

— Stephen R. Lawhead

“All that winter's day and far into the night the kings twisted and squirmed, but Merlin held them in his iron grasp and would…

— Stephen R. Lawhead

“Now, said Sir Ector to Arthur, I understand ye must be king of this land. Wherefore I, said Arthur, and for what cause? Sir,…

— Sir Thomas Mallory

“He holds the sword!' shouted Merlin. 'And that has not changed. Whoever would be king must first take the sword from Arthur's hand. For…

— Stephen R. Lawhead

“But the look on his face was so strange that I hadn't the heart to take his story away from him. He believed it,…

— Philip Reeve

“Then quiet, but clear as a shout, the King called, ‘Here!’ and flung his own sword, hilt first, into the air. Arthur’s hand shot…

— Mary Stewart

“As a final test, I tried to look Arthur in the eyes. But no, this time-honoured process didn't work. Here were no windows to…

— Christopher Isherwood

“In the midst of the lake Arthur was ware of an arm clothed in white samite, that held a fair sword in that hand. ”

— Sir Thomas Malory

“And then, just as I begin to raise my sword to cleave a path to Arthur's side, there comes a sound like a tempest…

— Stephen R. Lawhead

“Arthur is no fit king. Uther's bastard, Merlin's pawn, he is lowborn and a fool. He is wanton and petty and cruel. A glutton…

— Stephen R. Lawhead

“Then Royce's parry came a beat too late. The pale sword bit through the ringmail beneath his arm. The young Lord cried out in…

— George R.R. Martin

“It was Arthur's welcome alone, I believe, which turned the tide of misery for Merlin.”

— Stephen R. Lawhead