I will sit here but an hour or two, then leave." I yawn. "So very long as that?" When he answers, there is a wry note in his voice. "I do have my reputation to protect.

Jewels can be replaced, cousin. Independence, once lost, cannot.

Good intentions are only lies the weak tell themselves.

It takes a surprising amount of courage to place one's hand into an unseen area when your mind is thinking about vermin.

There is no shame in scars, Ismae.

You are not my nursemaid. Remember, I am rescuing you.

Why be the sheep when you can be the wolf?