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Remember, this thing is small. It's not like the wolfships. It'll ride over the waves, not crash through them. So we're safe as houses." He wasn't sure about the last two statements, but they seemed logical to him. (John Flanagan)
The mace prodded Will in the back again. That little habit was starting to annoy him and he was tempted to take the weapon from the sergeant major and do a little prodding of his own. View quote
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What do you mean, Araluen? Death?" Halt made a careless gesture. "The usual, I suppose: the sudden cessation of life. The end of it all. Departure for a happier place. Or oblivion, depending upon your personal beliefs. View quote
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She knew more about these situations than she realized, he thought. She'd spent years at Duncan's side. "When in doubt," he added, "be pompous. View quote
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She didn't like the fact that she had reduced a man – no matter how evil he might be-to a drooling idiot. View quote
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What the devil is Chocho?' Will whispered. Horace's grin broadened. 'You are. It's what the men call you,' he said. Then he added, 'It's a term of great respect.' Behind them, Halt nodded confirmation. 'Great respect,' he agreed. View quote
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Let's face it, she can't have simply disappeared... can she?" Horace shrugged. "That's what I keep telling myself," he said morosley. "But somehow it looks as if she has. View quote
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Shut up, Axl!" he whispered fiercly. "If you want to break your neck, do it quietly or I'll break it for you. View quote
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He smiled as Will handled the flask gingerly. 'there's a glass bottle inside, but it's padded with straw and protected by the leather covering. It's quite safe. Just be careful how you handle it. View quote
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If you're a ghost," he said, "we mean you no disrespect. And if you're not a ghost, tell me who you are-or you soon will be one. View quote
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I will remember this word," he said. "Shenanigans. It is a good word. (John Flanagan)
Damn! I hate farewells! View quote
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Sometimes, he thought wryly, a reputation for being right all the time could be a heavy burden. View quote
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Hal: "... Then we'll leave in a huff, taking you with us." "I've always wanted to travel in a huff," Ingvar mused. "It sounds very comfortable. I imagine they're well padded." "Lined with feathers, in fact," Gilan put in. View quote
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My leg hurts," the soldier whined. "Of course it does," Halt told him. "I put an arrow through it. Did you expect it not to hurt? View quote
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