She gave him a wan smile. "And then you came, Eragon. You and Saphira. After hope had deserted me and I was about to be taken to Galbatorix in Uru'baen, a Rider appeared to rescue me. A rider and a dragon!" "And Morzan's son," he said. "Both of Morzan's sons." "Describe it how you will, it was such an improbable rescue, I occasionally think that I did go mad and that I've imagined everything since.
Christopher PaoliniOnly men would think of cutting themselves to determine who the packleader is. Idiots.
Christopher PaoliniThere are decades in the making of the one man of renown; Multitudes that go unnoticed who must wreathe for him a crown.
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