John Flanagan
John Flanagan
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eyebrows gentleman may
The young gentleman is correct," he said. Halt raised an eyebrow. "He may be correct, and he is undoubtedly young. But he's no gentleman." ~Halt and General Sapristi speaking of Will
balance attention way
It has to be admitted that, in a sneaking way, although he hated the discomfort of seasickness, once he was over it, he enjoyed the attention and sympathy that it created among attractive young women like Evanlyn and Alyss. And he liked the fact that Will tended to walk on eggshells around him when the problem was mentioned. Keeping Will off balance was always desirable. ~Halt
horse moving squares
I'll find you, Will!" Then the wind filled the big, square sail of the wolfship and she heeled away from the shore, moving faster and faster towards the northeast. For a long time after she'd dropped below the horizon, the sodden figure sat there, his horse chest-deep in the rolling waves, staring after the ship. And his lips still moved, in a silent promis only he could hear.
should-have mind inquiring
You've always said I should have an inquiring mind," she said. "I have. But not an interrupting one.
bridesmaids way looks
I'll be needing a bridesmaid',she said.'A tall one. That way, I'll look more petite and feminine.
names silence important
I said, names aren't important," he repeated. There was a silence between them for some seconds, then the Ranger said: "Do you know what is important?" Will shook his head. "Supper is important!
what-if cases shoulders
But...what if I mistime it?" Gilan smiled widely. "Well, in that case, I'll probably lop your head off your shoulders." Horace and Gilan
should-have eyebrows said
You should have left him to wander,” Svengal said coldly. Erak looked at him, eyebrows raised. “Would you?” he asked, and Svengal hesitated. At the end, Toshak had fought well and that counted for a lot of Skandians. “No,” he admitted.
butterfly honor said
Who are you, gaijin? What do you know about honor?' 'I'm called Chocho,' Will said... 'Chocho?' Arisaka shouted, goaded beyond control. 'Butterfly? Then die, Butterfly!
archer practice ordinary
An ordinary archer practices until he gets it right. A ranger practices until he never gets it wrong.
shadow sun world
The sun was trembling on the brink of the world, the shadows at their longest, and they still had several kilometers to go.
mistake shows true-worth
Anyone can make a mistake.... It's how they learn from it and recover from it that shows their true worth.
archery said
Keep practicing," he told her."Until I get it right?" she said. But he corrected her."No. Until you don't get it wrong.
horse halt said
You spoil your horse, Halt said. Will glanced at him. You spoil yours. Halt considered the thought, then nodded. That's true.