I will tell the stork-man.

A crow may put on human shape or crow shape, but we remain crows,” he replied firmly. “Hawks, too, are the same, whether they are born in human nests or hawk ones. The nestlings must always be protected. Since you have chosen to protect these, I and mine will protect you.

Men died as she watched, and they didn't care about what they had fought for.

free time is an illusion. It's what you get when you die and the gods reward you for a life spent working from dawn until midnight.

A good friend will help you up when you fall. A best friend will laugh and try to trip you again. - I'm not sure

Nestor beckoned to me and I dismounted with care.I handed the reins to the boy with thanks. I do not wish to see that hard-charging bag of bones again, unless it is in my soup.

So long as there are nobles and commoners, the wealthy and the poor, those with power will be heard, and those without ignored. That's the world.