How did they know that I was the one who saved them?" "They don't. You're the third knight they've celebrated over since it happened.

Which do you hate more: breaking your word or dying?" "I don't know. I've never done either.

Luneta and her parents started and whirled around, to see Terence standing just inside Luneta's door. "Deuce it, Terence!" Luneta's father expostulated. "You'll kill someone that way someday! How did you get inside without any of us hearing you?" "I came in the door, of course," Terence replied, stepping forward. He held two swords in scabbards, which he tossed onto Luneta's bed as he approaced. "For anyone else, the hinges would have squeaked," Luneta's father muttered.

Brave? Or stupid?" Roger shrugged. "I've never been quite sure where brave stopped and stupid began, myself.

They've named the well after you." "How did they know my name?" "They don't. They invented one.

Very well. I shall try to think like an idiot.

Whatever you seize for yourself is worthless. Only what is given you has value.