" A messenger? Who is it? Is Lord Shigeru expecting a message? Do we know what it’s about?” George’s questions came tumbling out before Horace had a chance to begin answering. He shook his head and smiled at his old childhood companion. “I don’t know. I don’t know. And . . . I don’t know,” he said. He saw George’s shoulders relax as he realized his questions had been unreasonable. “I imagine we’ll find out when he comes up to us.” “Of "

― John Flanagan , The Emperor of Nihon-Ja (Ranger's Apprentice, #10)