Lord Raoul asked me to tell you that if you get yourself killed, he will never speak to you again.

Girl, boy or dancing bear, you're the finest page-the finest squire-to-be-at court." (Jon to Alanna)

Every now and then I like to do as I'm told, just to confuse people.

I'm sick of this. Call me what you like, say I'm without honor, I don't care. I'm not getting on any more horses to whack you people with a stick.

I come from a dysfunctional family, so my views of parents and parenting used to be highly mixed.

Oh, Daja," moaned Jory, "you sound just like my parents." She ran from the schoolroom. "Well, there's no reason to insult me, "muttered Daja, half offended.

I am not wise, but I can always learn.