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A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5) QUOTES

A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5) QUOTES

1 " Nay," she said stubbornly. "I have just been told that the only chance I have for freedom is in your hands and by all that is holy, you will deliver me my freedom or I shall see to it that you live out the rest of your life in merciless misery."

He gaped at her. On any other man such an expression would have looked foolish, but to credit Lord Stryder, even when taken by surprise, he still managed to carry off an air of supreme authority and handsomeness. "I beg your pardon? Have you gone completely mad?"

"Not I, but rather the king you love so well. It appears he would see us marry."

"My hairy arse."

She gave him a droll stare. "That is much more information about your person, Lord Stryder, than I care to know. "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

2 " Staring at the floor, she didn't even look up as the final contestant entered.

Not until she heard a deep, rich baritone that filled the hall with the most beautiful sound she had ever heard.

Her heart pounding, she looked up to see Stryder holding his mother's lute.

Only it wasn't a love song he sang.

More like a limerick, it was a song about a woman who fancied herself a goose.

And a man who gobbled her up.

Laughter and applause rang out as soon as he strummed the last note.

Breathe, breathe.

It was the only thing Rowena could think. And even that couldn't get her to take a breath as Stryder approached her.

He smoothed her hair and straightened her feathered crown. "Methinks my goose has molted."

Rowena laughed as more tears streaked down her face. "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

3 " You know," she said, pulling back from his neck. "I've always been wrong about something."

"And that is?"

"I thought there was nothing in the world more seductive than a troubadour singing his observations about his lady love. But I was wrong."

She trailed her fingernail down his arm, raising chills in its wake. "The most incredible seduction is when a knight who is renowned for his strength speaks from his heart. Not as a knave out to woo a woman because he can, but as a man who wants only to give of himself." Her gaze seared him as she stared into his eyes and he saw her innermost sincerity. "I love you, Stryder. I always will."

-Stryder and Rowena "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

4 " Knave of hearts and bane to all women, be it known that you must win your tournament for me, otherwise I shall have a most difficult time explaining to my new lord my newest addition.

-A letter to Stryder, from Rowena "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

5 " Fair greetings. I hope this letter finds you well. I have been counting every minute of every day we have been apart. And on every morning when I awake, the first thought I have is of you. In all my life, I never thought that I would find anyone like you. Someone who makes me laugh even when I no longer have strength even to smile. All I have to do is think of you and my heart is instantly gladded. Indeed, I keep every one of your smiles stored especially there in my heart and in my mind. You’ll never know how truly sorry I am that fate would not see us united. That things couldn’t have been different between you and me. But then there is much in my life that I regret. I hope this note finds you well and that you will smile when you think of me and not be saddened as I am saddened. I would never wish to be the source of your unhappiness. Instead, I hope you have all you desire and that someday, should things be different, you might again welcome me into your arms. Ever yours, Stryder.

-A letter to Rowena "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

6 " Marriage. ’Tis an unholy union between two people, and for what purpose? To make them both miserable. (Stryder)
I don’t believe is has to be that way. Imagine a marriage where the man and woman respect each other. Where they are partners and allies. (Rowena)
You are sober and speak more foolishness than I do while drunk. (Stryder) "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

7 " I will tell no one what I know of the two of you. But I would ask one small price for my silence. (Damien)
And that is? (Rowena)
If you still believe in God, then say a prayer for me. He turned a deaf ear to my pleas long ago. (Damien) "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

8 " The only way to peace is to lay aside weapons. (Rowena)
And the bloodiest of wars are often fought not with weapons, but rather with tongues. A man can heal an external wound a thousand times faster than he can heal even a small one dealt to his heart. You are a warrior, milady. You just choose a different forum for your battles, but you battle nonetheless. Like the men you hate so much, you hurt and wound. Have you given thought to why you fight the wars you do? (Zenobia) "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

9 " Love really did conquer all–even two headstrong people who were bound to breed even more obstinate children for the future. But that was all right by her. After all, the world needed heroes who could wield both swords and words with equal skill. "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

10 " We all survive. We all go home. We are brothers unto the end. (Brotherhood Creed) "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

11 " Put you weapon away. (Rowena)
Why should I when I have half a mind to make good use of it on you? (Stryder)
So you admit to having only half a mind, then? (Rowena) "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

12 " They travel through the night on the wings of heavenly stallions bringing hope and new faith to those left behind. Even though they are free, they never forget their past and spend their lives trying to bring peace to others. (Brotherhood Chanson) "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

13 " (Will unsheathed his sword.)
What is it you do? (Stryder)
Remember when you told us you’d rather be dead than married? (Val) "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

14 " I can hire someone to guard me. (Rowena)
Never trust a hired man. If they’ll serve you for one price, they’ll gladly serve another for a higher one. (Stryder) "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

15 " Do all men kiss like that? (Rowena)
I know not since I have never kissed a man. (Stryder) "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

16 " I could no more love a man of the sword than either of our mothers. So, tell me, Stryder. How do we get out of this? (Rowena)
I don’t know. Murder? (Stryder) "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

17 " Trust me, Stryder, there is no greater pain than to let the one you love leave your side. Knowing they are out there, alone, and always wondering if they are healthy and happy. (Zenobia) "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

18 " Because there is a time for all things. My people, like you, believe in peace. But sometimes, the only way to have peace is to fight for it. (Zenobia) "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

19 " And yet you’re a knight. (Rowena)
Because I have seen the great evil that is done on this earth to those who can’t fight for themselves. The meek only inherit the grave while the strong go on until someone stronger stops them. (Stryder) "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)

20 " Better than being slave to a man who has no regard for me other than a broodmare for his children. (Rowena)
True. I should hate to be a broodmare for a man. (Stryder) "

― , A Dark Champion (Brotherhood of the Sword #5)