" But how did—” Shiara stopped because Telemain was stirring. A moment later he opened his eyes and looked up at all of us. “What was that?” he asked rather hazily. “That,” said Morwen, “was a sword. They are long, pointed, and very sharp. You’re lucky it didn’t take your head off. "

― Patricia C. Wrede , The Enchanted Forest Chronicles (The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, #1-4)