“Theres more.Of course there is, Brishen said flatly. It had started badly; it turned worse and hinted at becoming ruinous.”

“Wouldnt it have been better to conserve your strength and rest? Ildiko mused after a moment. Ill sleep long and hard when Im dead. You defy death by celebrating life.”

“She sighed. I cant help it. I worry for you when you lead these patrols. I dont sleep until you return."His features softened. Then you dont dream of me when Im gone,”

“I will stand beside you through all of this,' she said when she could finally speak. And welcome you home with gladness when its over, and you return triumphant.”

“My dear, treacherous mother, he breathed. What have you done?”

“Ive always been under the assumption that death is a one-time, encompassing event. Why would you ever think that?”

“The most reliable friend you have is your shadow.”

“It is foolish to reply on people who can betray and fail you in time of trouble. Only God is our reliable help and protection”

“Live like Jesus, pray like Jesus, love like Jesus, serve like Jesus but don't hand yourself over to the enemy like Him.”

“You teach me now how cruel you've been - cruel and false. Why did you despise me? Why did you betray your own heart, Cathy? I have not one word of comfort. You deserve this. You have killed yoursel...”

“I knew they would kill me when they found out, but He struggled for words, releasing a sharp breath. I think I realized that I would rather die because I betrayed them, than live because I betrayed...”

“Ah," she cried, "you look so cool." Their eyes met, and they stared together at each other, alone in space. With an effort she glanced down at the table.You always look so cool," she repeated.She h...”

“When you find that one person who's worth taking a bullet for is the on standing behind the trigger.”

“Fear will hunt you down, right to the very depth of your soul".”

“When you're full and done with your meal, you can leave the table but clean up your mess before you walk away.”