Half way down, he encountered Saphira, who had jammed her head and neck as far up the stair as she could, gouging the wood in her frenzy. Little one. She flicked out her tongue and caught him on the hand with its rough tip. He smiled. Then she arched her neck and tried to pull back, but to no avail. What's wrong? I'm stuck. You're... He could not help it;he laughed even though it hurt. The situation was too absurd.

The greatest enemy is one that has nothing to lose.

Keep in mind, Eragon, that no one thinks himself a villain, and few make decisions they think are wrong. A person may dislike his choice, but he will stand by it because, even in the worst circumstances, he believes that it was the best option available to him at the time.

If anything happens, I'm going to pin you to my back and never let you off." I love you too." - Saphira and Eragon

From the corner of his eye, Eragon saw Orik hewing Urgal necks with mighty blows of his ax.

I refuse to repent, and I won't plague myself over what is done and past

Wind howled throught the night, carrying the scent that would change the world.