Herd Quote by Tessa Dare
![“When he [Colin] reached the center of the field, he paused to catch his breath and scan the area for telltale tufts of wool. When the lamb failed to appear, he cupped his hands around his mouth and tried again. " Dinner! " This time, his call earned an answer. Several answers. In fact, the ground…” quote by Tessa Dare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3c8/tessa-dare-564_historical-romance-f_when-he-colin-reached-the-center-of-the_546435.jpg)
““When he [Colin] reached the center of the field, he paused to catch his breath and scan the area for telltale tufts of wool. When the lamb failed to appear, he cupped his hands around his mouth and tried again. " Dinner! " This time, his call earned an answer. Several answers. In fact, the ground shook with the collective bestial response. He spied several large, dark forms lumbering toward him through the twilight dusk. He blinked, trying to make them out. These weren't sheep. No, they were... Cows . Large cows. Remarkably fast and menacing cows. A small herd of them, all thundering straight for him where he stood in the center of the field. Colin took a few steps backward. "Wait," he said, holding up his hands. "I didn't mean you.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem by Tessa Dare, 2022
Colin calls out to the cows, realizing his summons attracted dangerous, unexpected forces.
In simple terms: His call draws powerful, unintended consequences.
Key Takeaway
Think before you summon.
Themes
caution
unexpected
power
nature
communication
Mood
tense
adventurous
Type
narrative
dramatic
When to use this quote
- field exploration
- magical rituals
- dangerous encounters
Key Concepts
summoning
responsibility
wildlife
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you unintentionally calling?
- How can you manage unexpected outcomes?
A Different Perspective
The cows' aggression may be a metaphor for uncontrolled power.
![“Thorne looked to the woolly beast at his [Bram's] knee and and cocked a brow. "You seem to have acquired a lamb, my lord." "The lamb goes home tomorrow." "And if he doesn't?" "He's dinner.” quote by Tessa Dare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/742/tessa-dare-564_historical-romance-f_thorne-looked-to-the-woolly-beast-at-his_656788.jpg)
