And one more thing. About my name โ Artemis โ you were right. In London, it is generally a female name, after the Greek goddess of archery. But every now and then a male comes along with such a talent for hunting that he earns the right to use the name. I am that male. Artemis the hunter. I hunted you.
Eoin ColferNo, mademoiselle, I would not like to see the children's menu. I have no doubt that the children's menu itself tastes better than the meals on it. I would like to order ร la carte. Or don't you serve fish to minors?
Eoin ColferMaybe Iโll keep you.โ Abbot chuckled and prodded Artemisโs back with his sword. โItโd be nice to have a pet human around. I could teach you tricks.โ โI have a trick for you,โ said Artemis, and he fired a single blast from the gun.
Eoin ColferOrion sniffed. "Good. Then, worthy centaur, perhaps you could give me a ride to the village on your way back. Then I can make a few pennies wth my verses while you build us a shack and perform circus tricks for passersby." This was such a surprising statement that Foaly briefly considered jumping into the hole to get away.
Eoin ColferTea? At the beach? No time for luxuries, Holly. There is important work to be done.โ He winked at Butler. โAre you sure youโre at the library? I thought I heard water.โ Artemis smiled, enjoying the exchange. โWater? Surely not. The only thing flowing here is information.โ โAre you grinning, Artemis? For some reason I get the feeling that youโre wearing that smug smile of yours.
Eoin Colfer