Once she was certain, she didn't waiver. I had to make her stop for water or a bite to eat. She obeyed, but she was restless. As clear as if she spoke to me, she was saying, "Very well, I know you want to keep my strength up, but scent fades, you know!" And I'd say, "I know, girl, buy you're what I have and I'm going to take care of you.

You are the Protector of the Small. You see real people in the humans and animals overlooked by your peers. There will always be work for you.

Moral issues rarely have yes or no answers. -Myles to Alanna when she asks about the Gift

If you look hard and long, you can find us. If you listen hard and long, you can hear any of us, call any of us that you wish.

Your life might be easier if you were. A fool for love is happier than a Dog with a heart that's all leather.

Well, laddie, if you've let an old buzzard like me hurt you confidence, you couldn't have had much in the first place.

Excuse me," she said politely. "But you can't have him. Not yet. He's going to come back with me.